Mark Meadows actually said...

"I agree and... I am a student of the Middle East... and I understand that there are but at some point when our words become meaningless the leverage of those dollars they cease to exist."

"I want to follow up a little bit on where my friend and colleague from California because it gets to be a very difficult sell."

"It is really about making sure that we stand with our allies, that we create a safe and secure environment for the Lebanese people."

"I look forward to hearing your testimony on how we from a policy standpoint can best implement policy to help the Lebanese people enjoy a peaceful and secure environment."