Jody Hice actually said...

"And so I want to sincerely say thank you to each of our witnesses for your role and for you being a part of this hearing today."

"I very much appreciate this Administration's efforts to drain the swamp, and to help push as much of the Federal workforce outside the DC Beltway."

"I believe we are majorly behind the eight ball at this point, and there are so many issues to deal with."

"the powers of the Federal Government is only like 18 areas. Everything else is to be left to the states and to the people."