Gerry Connolly actually said...

The public has a right to know what the government is doing and what they get from their hard-earned dollars.

I want to thank the Chair for reaching out and I want to commend his staff who have been wonderful to work with.

In hindsight, we are awfully glad Seward's folly took place and that we banked this huge piece of land.

No, Mr. Chairman, I just want to thank you for the hearing. I think this has been very, very thoughtful.