Cindy Hyde-Smith actually said...

"Thank you, Senator Stabenow. Secretary Vilsack, congratulations on your nomination, and I look forward to working with you."

"Cindy Hyde-Smith, a Republican senator from Mississippi, was blocking a bill that is bipartisan backed for universal background checks that was introduced in February, stating that she doesn't believe..."

"For anyone that offended for my -- by my comments, I certainly apologize."

"So I think that's a great idea."