Gus Bilirakis actually said...

"While technology can be amazing in keeping us all connected, when it comes to substitution for interpersonal communications, we are all at a loss."

"I believe this hearing can serve as an important alarm bell for safely reopening our schools."

"There are a ton of costs associated with keeping the schools closed."

"Still we are all alarmed by recent contradictory statements to the science behind these commitments."