Gerry Connolly actually said...

"We could reduce the debt over 10 years by $3 and a half trillion without raising anyone's taxes and without cutting any essential services."

"It makes for good television, and it riles up the base, and it probably raises money, but it is not worthy of the Oversight and Government Reform Committee."

"That is my right as a member of this committee, and I will not be silenced by deliberating trying to personalize it."

"Well, do these cuts and reductions have an impact on productivity, customer service?"