Gerry Connolly actually said...

"Government does create high-paying jobs. The three wealthiest counties in the United States are the wealthiest counties in the United States; they are all in Northern Virginia."

"Don't use this occasion to pull back from that. In some ways, it becomes even more urgent that we stay engaged in this work."

"it is in our direct national security interests to develop democracies and freedom and liberty around the world."

"I am appalled to hear that and shame on the State Department for not staying on top of this."