Mark Warner actually said...

"An executive order can't sidestep the law, but that's exactly what the president is trying to do."

"against the law"

"The failure..to promptly and clearly identify who they are and the authority under which they are acting has led witnesses…to justifiably question the law enforcement status, authority, and constituti..."

"This was a blatant attempt to politicize national security to appease a president who has repeatedly shown contempt for facts and for the intelligence professionals sworn to defend this country."