Brad Schneider actually said...

"I want to thank the witnesses, first, for your patience staying here this morning, for your work and commitment to democracy here and around the world."

"My entire life but, really, the entire history of our country we have been a light to the other nations--a beacon of hope to people around the world."

"I hope as Democrats and Republicans we can stick to those ideals. We can stand strong and we can be that beacon to the rest of the world."

"I am extremely concerned by Iran's continued and disturbing presence in Syria and equally concerned and troubled by the administration's lack of a strategy to ensure that Iran is not able to maintain ..."