Gerry Connolly actually said...

"I certainly want to concur with my friend from California in his critique of the mistake by Republicans in supporting the reckless foreign policy of George W. Bush."

"Otherwise, we are needlessly alienating friends and partners we need in other endeavors."

"If we don't like it, we can change the law."

"I think that is really important. My time is up and I thank the chair, but the default--when in doubt, we don't do it."