Elise Stefanik actually said...

"I think our national debt and our budget crisis in this country is a generational issue."

"We need to change that as an institution. I am, you know, very concerned that unfortunately we will not have the best and brightest wanting to run for office at the local, state, or federal level."

"Can security cooperation be a substitute for U.S. forces? And the reason I am asking that question is I am concerned that some may assume that security cooperation can replace U.S. forces as a justifi..."

"Members of this committee understand that security cooperation has long been a component of our national security strategy, and it has become more of a central figure over the last decade."