"I just think it is ludicrous to say that the richest nation in the world cannot pay people a decent wage."
"It is ridiculous to me, knowing that the wage gap is getting bigger, the wealth gap is getting bigger..."
"They struck down the idea that all eligible Americans should have the right to vote."
"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."
"I represent one of the poorest districts in America with a fairly large minority population."
"We are here to talk about the Voting Rights Act."
"This proposed rule does just the opposite."
"I request an immediate extension of the comment period from 60 to 120 days to allow for meaningful and robust comments."