Earl Blumenauer actually said...

"We should better safeguard people's rights and data while still protecting the global internet."

"This is not just about extending his presidency, but protecting democracy. While this is a decision for the president and the first lady, I hope they will come to the conclusion that I and others have..."

"I have 190 days left in Congress, so I have been spending time on issues that bring people together rather than divide them."

"These things aren't going to get enacted into law, they are not going to make a difference to the American people. It is a distraction, it is a sideshow."