Thomas McClintock actually said...

"There are despicable racists of every color in every society. It is the baser side of human nature."

"It deeply saddens me that instead of uniting as Americans, this hearing seeks to divide us as Americans."

"we're all entitled to equality before the law, to be treated as individuals, to be treated based on our own individual aspirations, individual achievements, and individual accomplishments, and not to ..."

"Any racist sentiments, speech, or Act needs to be vigorously condemned."