Gerry Connolly actually said...

"I want to commend you personally for your longstanding commitment to holding fair and substantive oversight hearings..."

"Unfortunately, it has become common for months to pass before non-controversial nominees are given an up or down vote."

"Fortunately, there appears to be bipartisan recognition that OIGs require a permanent Senate confirmed leadership to be most effective..."

"I proudly did vote for the man who talked about hope, and I intend to do it again."