Gerry Connolly actually said...

"the United States is prepared to make sure that it doesn't happen by military force."

"We want a good and productive relationship, it seems to me, with the People's Republic of China. But I also know from history that Beijing respects strength. Peace through strength."

"Would you also agree that something Beijing does understand is that big stick of Teddy Roosevelt's?"

"It is essential Congress speaks with one voice. It is essential we not divide this resolution today."