Joseph Morelle actually said...

"I do warn my colleagues this bill would not just punish Democrats, HAVA funds benefit everyone."

"Let us be clear also, Democrats ardently believe that Government can, indeed should, be used to expand prosperity and opportunity, ensure safety and health, and most importantly safeguard rights and f..."

"This bill directly contradicts those principles. It strong-arms local jurisdictions and mandates extreme partisan restrictions."

"Requiring voter registration applicants to provide proof of citizenship... prevents eligible citizens from registering to vote at alarming rates."