Barbara Boxer actually said...

"Our subcommittee has jurisdiction over a range of critical matters relating to U.S. foreign policy and national security, including U.S. relations with countries of the Western Hemisphere, as well as ..."

"These hearings will help inform the committee's efforts to craft a State Department authorization bill, which is a top priority for our new chairman."

"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I want to thank you for holding this hearing, and I want to extend a warm welcome to our distinguished witnesses."

"Aye by proxy."