Janet Napolitano: “by helping Mexico we help ourselves, and that particularly our assistance through Merida and other means in this issue…”

Yes, I mean, and the defund the FBI, that's just ridiculous. The FBI is the nation's premier Federal law enforcement agency and they work day in and day out to protect the men and women of this country.

The President has made clear that the Congress can and should act to avoid sequestration in a balanced and fiscally responsible manner.

We want a safe border, we want a strong border, and, importantly--and I have seen what happens when you do not do this.

The importance of this hearing and the importance of the support shown in the Senate for this legislation cannot be overstated.