Gerry Connolly actually said...

My friend from Ohio, the ranking member, has attempted to discredit the purpose of this hearing.

I am here for my friend Rick. I am here to make sure no American has to go through what Rick went through.

When something comes to us that tainted, we put it aside. We don't allow it to corrupt the rest of the process.

I urge the Administration to keep working with other diplomatic partners to encourage and incentivize an immediate transition to a civilian-...