"And, Ambassador Lute, I agree with your assessment that, if there was a civil war, that it is not a given or it is not even a likelihood that the Afghan security forces would prevail here."
"President Trump has been particularly upfront about bringing troops back home."
"We need to take this seriously."
"What can we learn in how China and Korea--and if you're looking at the data that's coming out of Korea now, their aggressive approach to testing, and community-based testing."
"It is incredibly important that we come together as a nation, and as a planet, to get ahead of this."
"I continue to believe that the risk to the American people is low at this time."
"I'm pleased, you know, to hear the Vice President yesterday. Things are ramping up, but we probably did lose quite a bit of time."
"I hope they get it over the finish line soon in the Senate."
"I want to thank the witnesses for taking the time to come here to share their expertise and insights with us during this crucial time to help keep Americans safe, healthy, and secure."
"The initial strategy of trying to contain this disease with travel bans, et cetera, was likely not going to be successful."
"Best case scenario, Dr.--and Dr. Fauci said at least 12 months."