Gerry Connolly actually said...

"Very empowering."

"Assuming we are able to get everybody on board with this consolidation, Mr. Scott, what happens to the savings the agency might effectuate?"

"No, no. My question isn't collaboration. It is rules of engagement to make sure that there is not an inadvertent collision between our Air Force and theirs, our counselors and theirs, and the like."

"We cannot afford to shortchange an activity so fundamental to our democracy and the sustained well-being of our communities."