"I have got to tell you, when this tweet came out, our CODEL, including the Speaker, was just deluged with the press."
"The alternative is not a good one, and that will be forced to release them."
"This had a real effect and creates a greater divide with the people we count on the most."
"Much of our work so far in the subcommittee is focused on our need as the United States to remain a leader in standing up for democracy, human rights, and the rule of law."
"This whole situation underscores two things in particular. First, that corruption around elections and political power is real."
"Hungary has become a mini version of Russia. It is a kleptocratic and increasingly authoritarian system."
"We do not have--the Western Balkans is not a top priority in our foreign policy toolkit."
"This is unfinished business. This is weakness that Russia is simply exploiting."
"I think that this committee will be focusing on those areas that you brought up--very important areas."
"Competition after all is the bedrock of a successful capitalist system."
"A core value of Western democratic countries is also that competition must be fair and everyone must play by the same rules."
"The question we must ask is this, is China playing by the rules?"