His opening statement was released online already, I like how he concludes it with "in short, I like the stock."

https://docs.house.gov/meetings/BA/BA00/20210218/111207/HHRG...

Annoyingly, they didn't include "I am not a cat" into the transcription - he actually said that live at the beginning of his statement, got a chuckle out of me.

That's a fantastic opening statement.

This document omits his utterance that "[he is] not a cat", was it edited before being made public? And if so, why?

As far as I know witnesses submit their testimony in written form ahead of time.

he had so much $ at one point. I think $60-80 million at the peak. still has a lot but was way more

yes

He seems to have the best composure of all.

He's in a complicated situation where he has to prove himself to not be a foolish internet meme-er worthy of throwing under the bus.

His opening statement _really_ worked to declare that he is a person, a person of value, a person of intelligence and a person that did his actions and purchase of the stock with meaning and genuine belief in the company.

I, an ignorant bystander, was impressed.