Brendan Boyle actually said...

"It is utterly ridiculous in 2015 that American citizens are still fighting for the right to vote."

"I am deeply concerned that this latest effort is merely yet another attempt in this long-going campaign, especially by those countries, not the United States, but other countries in Europe and elsewhe..."

"I really disagree with the view that if Congress were to act and make clear what sanctions would be in the event these negotiations fail, I disagree that that would somehow be irresponsible."

"George Mitchell, who successfully negotiated the Good Friday agreement in Belfast, talked about the importance of having a deadline for those negotiations."