"The President is exercising discretion in granting deferred action to certain people he can choose."
"The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Hobby Lobby essentially punched a hole in the Constitution, in my opinion."
"The Religious Freedom Restoration Act was intended to be used as a shield, not a sword."
"No matter how sincerely held the religious belief, employers should not be allowed to use their beliefs as a reason to refuse to hire people of the 'wrong,' in quotes, race or religion."
"We need to be expanding the public access and open up the machinery of government."
"The Sixth Amendment demands that we have a right to a speedy and a public trial."
"I think that the court needs to have the opportunity to make the decision to change that."
"I like that phrase, 'sage on the stage.'"
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing on copyright issues related to education and accessibility."
"I would like to hear from the witnesses about whether or not they think the current eligibility requirements for the distance education copyright exception are effective."
"The Copyright Act provides exceptions and limitations for education and for the benefit of blind and visually impaired people."