Gerry Connolly actually said...

"It is not a Republican or a Democratic issue. It is an American issue that requires bipartisan leadership."

"Thus, we call upon the administration to work with Congress to formulate a coherent, common sense approach to ending China's monopoly on rare earths."

"Now you have got a minority-owned business successful in that category that has to compete with the big guys."

"I believe if we can do that and succeed in that goal, it is a good deal for taxpayers; it will foster innovation..."