Gerry Connolly actually said...

"I also am one of the victims. And my experience with the service provided so far has been very positive."

"Is it not also true not to dilute anything that the biggest victims of that terrorism are in fact Islamists themselves and that many of our allies fighting this terrorist war are Islamic countries?"

"Taiwan has requested, among other items, mine sweeping capability, F-16 combat aircraft, diesel submarines and frigates, which we are providing."

"there is no question that our helping to set those high standards is far preferable to the alternative in the Trans-Pacific Region."