Gerry Connolly actually said...

"Free press is critical to any democracy. It shines a light on corruption and impunity."

"President Erdogan has tightened his grip on power and rolled back democracy in Turkey."

"They exploit veterans all the time. I could give you, in my own experience, a gazillion examples."

"The issue isn't who put their lives on the line. The issue is the infusion of money that is contributing to the problem."