Gerry Connolly actually said...

"I'm certain we don't intend to disadvantage whistleblowers, I know we're committed to them, but the effect of their concerted attacks on unions and civil service protections sometimes would be to stri..."

"being able to have the kind of worker protections that unions provide is most vitally, vitally important."

"We feel the same way."

"It's not enough to pass these laws, however, and pay lip service at occasional hearings."