Marcia Fudge actually said...

"It is critical to have your input, and we are excited to hear it."

"this is still the land of the free and the home of the brave."

"Your testimony has been enlightening, it has been at times disturbing, and at times just egregious."

"give us the ballot, because it is a shame that the country that calls itself the light on the hill would treat its own citizens this way."