Jody Hice actually said...

"Committee Democrats here today are holding this hearing presumably to present themselves as being tough on things like waste, fraud, and abuse."

"I must admit that I am confused, and I am sure some of my other colleagues also share in some of my confusion, as to specifically why the majority has failed to invite the administration witnesses to ..."

"I would just urge us to proceed with caution."

"I am frankly disappointed in the continued lack of administration witnesses that this committee and the committee as a whole considers."