Veronica Escobar actually said...

Hegseth repeatedly lied to the American people and should be fired—along with all the others in the chat.

I first want to also express my profound condolences to each and every one of you who've suffered loss.

I look forward to the day that this Committee actually produces good work that the American people expect us to address.

Democrats are not attacking the institutions that are important to our democracy. Unfortunately, Republicans are.