Joseph Morelle actually said...

"We need to be prepared to ensure that Congress, our democracy can function in the face of all of the disasters."

"I am glad we are holding this hearing today and look forward to a productive discussion."

"I am grateful to my colleague and friend, Congressman Brad Wenstrup, for serving on our first panel today."

"The status quo also creates a perverse incentive for political violence through targeted killings designed to switch the majority party in the House."