Gerry Connolly actually said...

"But wearing the hat you've got, and knowing of your sensibilities in this regard, surely you can understand the angst created among Federal employees that this would be tantamount to a downgrading, no..."

"I thank the distinguished chairman of the full committee, and I thank him for his gracious words."

"I think the documentation has not been provided. The rationale has not been provided. The communication has not been provided."

"Hopefully Mr. Meadows and I can live up to the expectations--the high expectations--you've set for the whole committee."