Gerry Connolly actually said...

"this really is a, you know, in a way, a constitutional crisis if this is going to be the position of the administration or any administration."

"There has to be a remedy that's accessible and transparent to address that and correct it; otherwise, your whole investigation is tainted if you are tainted."

"I appreciate the point. I really appreciate the work IGs do, but in order for us and the public to have confidence, we also need to have confidence in you."

"What we have asked for is to be true partners in this investigation."