Kay Granger actually said...

"Bullies often understand one thing, and that is strength. Putin must know the United States will stand with our European allies and respond decisively to their resurgent aggression."

"They must know the United States will stand with our allies and respond decisively to their aggression."

"Our adversaries only understand one thing, and that is strength."

"As chairwoman of the subcommittee, I believe our decisions should be guided by experts in uniform like you."