Tom Cotton actually said...

"I think it is an appalling failure of our Government and our society that we have veterans who are willing to risk their lives for our country, and they currently live in worse conditions than they di..."

"I want to add my voice of gratitude to the many Members of this Committee who have expressed our gratitude for the men and women of our intelligence community."

"I respect you guys, you guys are heroes, I want you to know that from the outset."

"I want to express my admiration and deepest respect and gratitude for what they do."