Amerish Bera actually said...

"We shouldn't be punishing people who are saving for retirement."

"I do support the administration's current position in terms of maintaining a troop presence."

"Without getting political, can I ask the witnesses what their opinion would be of the public perception if the United States of America was to elect the first female President of the United States?"

"we still have a long ways to go in our own country to elevate the role of women."