Michael McCaul actually said...

"China has essentially been playing a game of hostage diplomacy with our ally and neighbor Canada."

"Canadian citizens must be released immediately."

"This committee, this Congress, and the United States and the world will not stand by idly as the Chinese Communist Party fights for itself and not its own people."

"I commend State on what is a very difficult negotiation. We all understand the drill here. The Taliban are not very nice people."