Eric Swalwell actually said...

"I am grateful that my colleague on this Committee, Ms. Lofgren, has been a tireless and fierce advocate for our laboratories."

"These cuts could lead to the ending of research at this recently completed world-class facility."

"So I ask, how does allowing sharp objects on board now accomplish the goal of maintaining zero planes being taken over, or having zero incidents involving sharp objects?"

"I scratched my head wondering why we would want to make our passengers and crew more vulnerable today than they were since the policy was implemented and why we would want to recklessly and dangerousl..."