Gerry Connolly actually said...

"I was surprised and disappointed, Mr. Chairman, that the House majority rejected that simple amendment, calling into question the motives underlying the push to approve the Keystone pipeline."

"I want to thank you for the opportunity to address energy and national security issues as interrelated."

"Proponents of the Keystone XL pipeline have argued it will increase U.S. access to Canada oil."

"The real conversation that ought to be taking place here may be less about management style... and more about mission."