Gerry Connolly actually said...

"There is no history and tradition of allowing this type of content, this type of behavior to be protected by the First Amendment."

"There is currently legislation, both on the House and Senate side from both parties, called the Invest in Child Safety Act, which would give law enforcement more tools to put bad actors behind bars."

"Our hope is that today's discussion will underscore the need for policy solutions that end the production, proliferation, and distribution of malicious deepfakes."

"I am grateful that we are gathered here today to highlight a sensitive but very deeply troubling subject."