Clay Higgins actually said...

"The purpose of today's hearing is to examine how transnational criminal organizations commit incalculable horrors and disregard for human life in their trafficking schemes."

"I look forward to working with my colleagues as we work to fight human trafficking, strengthen our border security, and bring these criminals at the border to justice."

"The border crisis has facilitated an immigration crisis in the United States and has allowed criminal cartels to sprout--to prosper by exploiting the most vulnerable individuals."

"The Biden administration has unwittingly facilitated cartel operations at the Southern Border, and, as a result, we face a human trafficking crisis."