Pete Sessions actually said...

"They have placed arbitrarily California and millions of people in a diminished position: elderly people, people in hospitals, people who are disabled, people who actually need balance in their life."

"I want to thank you, I think, for holding this hearing today because I think public discussion on both sides of this issue and issues is necessary."

"It is hard to find a balance when two sides with hundreds of people on each side, perhaps thousands, are actually so committed to their side that they really cannot see the need for the other."

"I want to thank you for having this, what seemingly is a balanced opportunity, and I yield back my time."