Clay Higgins actually said...

"Russia has a right to a presence in the Arctic as opposed to China."

"It was one of the most important tasks that we could complete."

"You need icebreakers. The nature of the ice may change, but we need vessels that can navigate effectively."

"In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex."