Jody Hice actually said...

"Congressman Hice--I saw Congressman Hice earlier. I had the honor of meeting Governor Nathan Deal, who previously led your home state of Georgia."

"the opportunity here is great."

"I want to thank you for being here, and recognize your expertise in so many different groups and organizations that supported you being appointed to this position."

"This deal calls for a massive mobilization of resources, resources that could be more appropriately used to pay down $11.6 billion in Park Service maintenance backlog."