Gerry Connolly actually said...

"This is very relevant to us, as the chairman knows, because we are, as we speak, looking at additional sanctions legislation."

"I thank my friend, Mr. Meadows, the chairman of our subcommittee, for his support on exploring this issue."

"I think his questions are quite pertinent on personnel, but I also want to say Mr. Wiedefeld is the first general manager, in my memory, who has had the intentional fortitude to impose discipline."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for that very thoughtful opening statement."