Rob Portman actually said...

"Thank you, Madam Chair, for this hearing and for our previous one, where we had the opportunity to speak with some of your colleagues in closed session."

"Clearly, since the Cold War our approach has had to change with regard to the issues you deal with every day."

"I'd like to join you, Madam Chair, in welcoming those here today and tell you thank you for your service and for those who serve under you."

"Now the threat in some respects is much more difficult because it's more diffuse, and of course includes chemical and biological weapons, as well as radiological and nuclear weapons."