John Katko actually said...

"There is no question in my mind that the rhetoric inflamed and turned the boiling water from a hot pot of water to overflowing."

"The normalization of violence and threats affects their willingness to remain in office, and it could discourage others from entering public service."

"It is incumbent upon all of us to be mindful of what that rhetoric can do and what it did in this case."

"I believe that shutting down domestic violent extremists may prove far more difficult."