Clay Higgins actually said...

"I am not interested in blame. I am interested in what we can do as a Nation to promote marine safety and emergency response by Federal assets like the Coast Guard."

"Can you commit today to lead a briefing for me, for interested Members of this committee, and for the Louisiana delegation regarding lessons learned from the Seacor Power tragedy?"

"My numbers say we have 1.1 million illegal crossings at our Southern Border. We are absolutely in crisis as a Nation."

"Today's hearing should be one of the most significant hearings in Congress. We face unbelievable and unprecedented challenge on our Southern Border."