Victoria Spartz actually said...

"I truly believe if we do not do something about it, we're going to fail as a Republic."

"I was like, why should it matter if I'm female or male? If I am really good at something, I'm going to pursue my happiness."

"I am grateful to be here, ultimately, with Ranking Member Cohen and other esteemed experts and colleagues to find solutions and stronger ways of these--to end these horrific acts and to achieve peace ..."

"As much as deliberation and disagreements we have here, we are still a free country. I disagree with Representative Cohen, but I respect his opinion."