David Cicilline actually said...

"So I guess my first question is am I correct in my conclusion that this becomes particularly vexing for the United States..."

"it's why I just want to start by saying how ironic and disturbing at the same times it is that this hearing is happening..."

"Your testimony had been very useful in, I think, understanding Chinese economic power and their willingness to advance their national interests by the use of these very powerful economic tools."

"This would lead to a previously unthinkable circumstance--the Government of China with a perch in the North Atlantic between the United States and Europe."