Nita Lowey actually said...

"Our country is fortunate to have your thoughtful, effective, and respected leadership, with so many grave challenges around the world."

"We all agree we must make it impossible for Iran to make a nuclear bomb, but the clock is ticking on reaching a final agreement."

"Please tell us about contingency planning in light of the very real potential of a completely destabilized region and renewed sectarian violence in Iraq."

"I hope you can reassure us about our ability to sustain the gains in security, health, education, and women and girls empowerment so that countless lives will not have been lost in vain."