Michael McCaul actually said...

"I think it is a shame for an Administration official to make a smart-aleck remark like that when real people are in jeopardy of losing their jobs."

"As a Texan, it looks like that you are being unfair with Texas and that this Administration is playing unfair with the State of Texas."

"I want to assure Ms. McCarthy not to worry--Americans are not getting that impression."

"I do think that if we are treated differently, there is--I understand your position, but I do think it smacks of unfairness."