Gerry Connolly actually said...

"We are so blessed in this country to have a government that we say our rights come from a creator, not from government."

"I am deeply concerned about the increasing influence of China in the western hemisphere."

"The behavior of the Chinese Government and Chinese firms undermine the sovereignty of national security not just of their countries but of the United States and the western hemisphere."

"I want to ask about China's Belt and Road Initiative. We are seeing signs of backlash to that project in recipient countries."