Gerry Connolly actually said...

"The coalition for foreign aid is very fragile."

"We really want to work with you. We see it as something we hope will streamline efforts and more logically align the goals and directives."

"We must be cognizant of the impact of reforms that may do good, but that also fracture that coalition."

"I very much welcome your statement because we want to make sure aid is part of the process."