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."

"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."

"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 oversight."