David Cicilline actually said...

"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..."

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

"I wish members of the Department of Defense were here to hear you. That's the argument we've been making for the last 5 years."

"It also strikes at the idea that politics should stop at the water's edge."