Chris Van Hollen actually said...

"I want to thank the chairman for taking this up as one of the first orders of business."

"Transparency is something that we need too in our government."

"I think we feel it imperative to move forward and strengthen whistleblower protections."

"I just want to come and thank all of you for your testimony today, but for also having stood up as whistleblowers and put yourselves on the line."