James Langevin actually said...

"I would say to my colleague that there was an initial effort in outreach to Republicans to make this a bipartisan effort, which was not accepted."

"We just want the briefing. So we have asked that you provide that to us."

"But I would reiterate that it is vitally important that we get key people appointed and in place permanently."

"I would prefer it as a Democrat and Republican briefing."