Is Elmo now, or has he ever been, a member of the Communist Party? A yes or no.

Public broadcasting is a tool for education, for emergencies, and a cherished part of our national fabric.

The idea that this information, if it was presented to our committee would not be classified, y'all know, is a lie.

Precise operational issues were not part of this conversation?

I believe Gabbard and Ratcliffe intentionally misled Congress yesterday.

This has got to be the last time something this big and dumb happens.

This incident raises grave concerns about the misuse of unsecured communication platforms for classified discussions.

I maintain my First Amendment rights to be able to express my own personal views on different issues.

There were no sources, methods, locations or war plans that were shared.

Correct.

There was no classified material that was shared in that Signal chat.

Same answer and defer to the Department of Defense on that question.

It was a mistake that a reporter was inadvertently added to a Signal chat.

precise operational details had been discussed

there were not classified or intelligence equities in the chat at any time.

Their idiocy just put a giant target on America. We are not safe.

More heat for using a group chat than for the bombing itself.

This is classified information.