David Cicilline actually said...

"Have you raised your concerns with the Government of Saudi Arabia about the recent arrests of activists, particularly, women activists?"

"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."

"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."

"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..."