Amerish Bera actually said...

"I would agree and that is not to be construed that we don't continue talking. But let us talk and negotiate from a place of strength."

"Obviously, the grave situation of the nearly 300 girls, that were kidnapped near Chibok is something that continues to distress many of us."

"This is an incredibly important conversation for us to have as we start to review our current positions but then also look at future policies on U.S. energy security and LNG exports."

"I think I could speak for all of us on this body and in this committee that we stand with our allies in sending a strong message that this type of behavior by China is unacceptable."