Raúl Grijalva actually said...

"this hearing is not about policy disputes, but it is about those kinds of actions that my colleague, Mr. Huffman, pointed out that should not be tolerated at a professional level at any place."

"First, I would like to start by saying that all Federal employees, regardless of rank and position, should uphold the highest standard of professionalism, and to provide the best possible service to t..."

"I'm astounded that we're having this hearing today. The Government is shut down and we're going to go on with business like everything is normal?"

"Personally I am astounded that we are having the hearing to begin with."