Gerry Connolly actually said...

It is shocking to me that OMB would send such a letter without at least first consulting with the author of the legislation.

I wish that--and, as was mentioned earlier, Secretary Panetta has publicly said he finds it unacceptable, as do we.

I think free trade as an abstract concept is very important to the future of the American economy and generally serves the economy well, but...

We are big boys and girls, and we understand that our words can have consequences nonetheless.