Gerry Connolly actually said...

"I am pleased to announce that Representatives Mace, Connolly, Speier, Johnson, Rice, and I are introducing the Whistleblower Protection Improvement Act today."

"The writers of the Constitution, led by James Madison, actually wanted to circumscribe executive power."

"This bill would clarify that no Federal employee, including the President or Vice President of the United States, may interfere with or retaliate against a whistleblower for sharing information with C..."

"Their independence is critical."