Adam Smith actually said...

"Success for the U.S., Ukraine, and the coalition in Ukraine is crucial to that deterrence message against China."

"We must, without question, meet that threat, and part of meeting that threat is also, without question, to deter it militarily."

"It is enormously important that we do that to exercise our oversight of the Department of Defense and meet our paramount duty as a body to defend and protect this country."

"I want to congratulate Mike Rogers on his elevation to being chairman of this committee. It is a richly deserved honor."