Amerish Bera actually said...

"Rising sea level is not just something esoteric. It is an essential threat to their livelihood and existence."

"It is now up to Congress, and specifically the House Foreign Affairs Committee, to pass authorizing legislation to provide these mandatory funds."

"I think about what our values are, our values of freedom of democracy, the obligations that we have in terms of global security and protecting those values around the world."

"I appreciate the budget that you put forth in our competition with the People's Republic of China."