Nita Lowey actually said...

"What we need is a whole-of-society approach that includes stakeholders from the private sector, independent media, and civil society."

"President Vladimir Putin's Russia seeks to weaken Western governments and transatlantic institutions, discredit democratic values, and create a post-truth world."

"I am urging you, I am begging you to please do an analysis of how this gag rule is affecting healthcare around the world because you and I both agree that when women succeed, the world succeeds."

"Mrs. Lowey, we are grateful for your support of our work, and we value your oversight role and your advice here today."