Clay Higgins actually said...

"I very much appreciate your service to your country and your continued commitment to restore energy dominance of America in your current position."

"I appreciate you appearing before myself and my colleagues today. Thank you for your service to our country."

"This lack of action in the Senate injured your ability to serve and protect our Nation, Madam?"

"But I am specifically asking, and I ask so respectfully, sir, how exactly would so-called comprehensive universal background checks manifest in the United States of America----"