Mark Meadows actually said...

"I wish I could say that I was optimistic, that we're going to see real change, but from what I've seen so far this is not going to be the case."

"Thank you, Madam Chair. And I thank each of you for being here to testify."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank each of you for being here today. You know, it can be said, you know, when you are in the middle of a budget crunch..."

"there need to be pardons or it is going to be very difficult for us to do anything in a positive manner in terms of our U.S.-Egyptian aid"