Gerry Connolly actually said...

"I just want to say--and thank you again because I think this hearing gives us an opportunity to, again, reaffirm the ongoing commitment of the United States Congress to press the Egyptian Government t..."

"I think that is really important that the Egyptian Government understand that we are not letting up on this"

"we are a better world because of what you do and just want to say at the outset thank you for your courage and for the work."

"we have to continue to press the Egyptian Government about the importance of responding to this case appropriately."