Bill Keating actually said...

"Forging a united coalition with our democratic allies and partners to confront the autocrats in Moscow and in Beijing is a national security imperative."

"Recommendations are one thing, but hearing from both the Secretary of Defense and the Chair of the Joint Chiefs that you support that effort too is so important."

"I think it really underscores the importance of our committee having this hearing and the fact that this is an international issue and not just a domestic issue."

"No person should ever feel threatened based on who they are, what they believe, or who they love."