Steve Cohen actually said...

"The Smith-Cohen bill achieves the objective we seek while embodying basic principles of fairness for consumers."

"I would have to say, with great respect for Mr. Gowdy, there is a big difference. One is a private tragedy; the other is a public tragedy, because it is under color of law."

"disproportionately victims are from the ranks of the poor, from people of color, and others who are in the worst position, in some ways, to protect themselves."

"I would ask the Chair to consider having a hearing on these victims that are in the papers and the news."