Amerish Bera actually said...

"And, again, we were able to pass that legislation in a bipartisan way, so I think this is another area where we could work together as Democrats and Republicans."

"I have been very troubled by the democratic backsliding in countries across the world."

"I think this subcommittee, as well as Members of Congress as you have heard today, want to work in a bipartisan way with the Administration to strengthen those values."

"There is a competition of values. And the more we can do to strengthen our relationship with like-minded allies and like-valued allies..."