Gerry Connolly actually said...

"I think there are some incredibly positive lessons to be learned where we can change our government to be people-centered, iterative, and proactive."

"Improper payments is something that has long had my attention, and our subcommittee has a long history of trying to address it."

"Thank you so much, Mr. Chairman, and again, thank you and the ranking member for this first ever joint hearing."

"This is the first time, I think, ever we have had a joint hearing jointly sponsored by the House Foreign Affairs Committee, the European Subcommittee, and the NATO Parliamentary Assembly delegation."