Clay Higgins actually said...

"we control the people's treasure? We control the purse. Should we place a greater emphasis on pre-mitigation disaster resiliency preparedness?"

"Thank you, sir."

"So as a Congress, it is our job to respectfully listen to the wisdoms that are presented to us from both sides of this argument."

"we control the people's treasure. Should we place a greater emphasis on pre-mitigation disaster resiliency preparedness?"