Gregory Meeks actually said...

"We must demonstrate commitment to the dissidents around the world who want to look to America as they bravely seek democratic progress at home."

"We cannot stand idly by, and Mr. Connolly has come up with a well-thought-out bill to prevent that from happening in the future."

"I want to thank the gentleman from Virginia, Representative Connolly, for his tireless work on this issue."

"It is time--the studies really have been done already."