Veronica Escobar actually said...

"I want to sound the alarm, Madam Chair, and to our panelists, and to my colleagues."

"I am very proud of the work that we have done under the chairwoman's leadership to place and prioritize the safety and welfare of our servicemembers."

"I am the proud representative for Fort Bliss, Texas, here in Congress."

"I am also the proud representative of the safe and secure community of El Paso, which is right on the U.S.-Mexico border."