Dutch Ruppersberger actually said...

"Will the United States stand behind them if the aggression of Putin continues to go on, especially in those border states?"

"I think we have to let them know and let the world know and let Putin know we are the strongest military in the world."

"If you look at the American way, the competition makes the difference."

"Most people--most of the public don't really have a clue about what space is about."