Jamie Raskin actually said...

"Today democracy is under siege all over the world, and just as we are working to defend and fortify democracy abroad in Ukraine and other places, we are working to defend and fortify democracy here at..."

"Statement of Hon. Jamie Raskin, a Representative in Congress from the State of Maryland"

"I have taken some careful notes on these witnesses and the prior panels."

"presence is to be presumed and favored in all circumstances, except when a person has a compelling medical reason."