Gerry Connolly actually said...

"It is vital that we speak firmly and we back it up with sanctions and other measures."

"We need to step up. We need our allies to step up. We need the Gulf state oil-rich nations to step up to this tragedy."

"Buying food and transporting it from the U.S. to a crisis zone costs almost 50 percent more than purchasing food products locally."

"Food for Peace is now showing its age."