John Curtis actually said...

"Their safety should be, and is, of the utmost importance."

"Absolutely no one in this room, on either side of the aisle, condones violence or threats against Federal employees--unfortunately, I feel the need to make that perfectly clear."

"I think all of you have spoken today about the importance of building relationships to solve problems without creating more divisiveness."

"It is my sense that it is also not a reflection on who you are as a community."