"It is our duty as elected Members of Congress to uphold and defend the Constitution and protect the rights of the voter."
"I urge this Committee and this Congress to carefully study the record amassed during the extensive hearings and field work and to fulfill the promise of our Constitution and restore protections needed..."
"Voting is a fundamental right for every single American citizen, and protecting that right is a responsibility..."
"It is time for us to set the right example as a democracy and encourage people to vote."
"We do not believe that we should allow states to set separate income and asset standards other than what Congress has provided."
"I take hunger very, very seriously."
"It is just ridiculous. And I am sick of hearing it. It is just like a broken record."
"I am so sick of it. So because one person scammed the system we are supposed to punish hungry kids."
"The right to vote is sacred, and as Members of Congress, we take our responsibility to protect access to the ballot very seriously."
"we are going to keep fighting until we can get Section 5 restored."
"Voting is a right given to us by the Constitution."