Chris Pappas actually said...

Let's be clear on one fact. Whistleblowers are performing a public service. They are a critical resource, and they need to be protected.

I want to thank the three individuals who appeared on the first panel for all of their work and for being with us here today.

I think we need to give you our commitment that we are going to do everything we can to protect folks who are in your position.

I couldn't agree more than my colleague Miss Rice about the extent to which this is clearly a bipartisan problem.