02/02/2009
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"I look forward to working with the chairwoman and the whole of this committee as we continue to lean forward in making sure that the equal right to vote and access to the ballot box for all Americans ..."
"I think one of the things that we really see, as the data shows, is that, when we have strong elections, strong integrity in our elections, we actually see increased voter turnout."
"I was also proud to co-sponsor and vote for H.R. 4, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act."
"I think we have to compensate people well enough to justify at least giving back some of the sacrifice they are going to have to make."