Gerry Connolly actually said...

"official time is authorized by law, negotiated by agency management with the union, and is intended to promote the peaceable resolution of disputes."

"This hearing isn't about protecting the taxpayer dollar. It's about attacking Federal employees."

"labor organizations and collective bargaining in the civil service are in the public interest."

"This hearing is about attacking unions, and we heard it from our chairman, whom I respect."