Chris Smith actually said...

There is a window of opportunity for action, where immediate and sustained action can prevent the situation from escalating out of control.

There is still time, and we in Congress have a role to play in sounding the alarm and prodding the administration to take action followed by...

A failure to do so signaled a 'disengagement when lives are at stake.'

The hearing will come to order. And we will be joined shortly by our distinguished ranking member.