Brad Sherman actually said...

"You are a very good diplomat. You are very persuasive."

"the only confidence I have is the U.S. dollar is an outstanding good currency, but cryptocurrencies, if they succeed, will have unique appeal to only two groups: narco-terrorists; and tax evaders."

"But now it ought to be part of permanent law, not just law for 1 year, and that is why I hope this year's NDAA specifies that Presidents cannot spend money in contravention of the War Powers Act."

"Congress needs to act on the AUMFs [authorizations for the use of military force], but we also have to act to make sure that the War Powers Act is as constitutionally binding on the President."