Rob Portman actually said...

"We have had a classified briefing, by the way, since you and I last talked at a public hearing."

"I believe the urgency here is clear, and I think you have stated it, that the statutory authorize for EINSTEIN expiring next year gives us a chance to do this."

"We need to know the information, and if it is classified, we understand."

"We have to do it yesterday because these attacks continue."