Chris Murphy actually said...

"I have been a big supporter of the European Reassurance Initiative, but I do think it is curious that we have largely viewed European reassurance purely through a military lens."

"I think this issue did rise to the level, to the principals."

"I hope that this administration recovers from a very rocky start on America's relationship with the world, but if they do not, this committee is going to be incredibly important in providing oversight..."

"I would say I would not want it to be Iran and Russia, because we already know their complexion."