"You said that your department would continue to support charter schools, however, you are now asking for a $40 million decrease for Fiscal Year 2025."
"I don't necessarily agree with that."
"Americans aren't fooled by these Republican political games. They understand that where you invest your resources speaks to what you really value."
"Your testimony before the committee--despite the unfounded extreme MAGA attacks against you--speaks to your character, integrity, and commitment to the Department of Homeland Security."
"Chairman Green promised donors at a campaign event that he would bring an impeachment case against Secretary Mayorkas. He told his contributors to 'get the popcorn' and promised 'it's going to be fun...."
"Many of my constituents tell me they're concerned about these overreaches."
"Mr. Secretary, you have done what I consider a good job at defending this administration given the constraints that you have to operate from in terms of resources."
"It is my understanding that the delivery of the first polar security cutter, originally planned for 2024 may now occur no earlier than 2028 due to delays."
"The Coast Guard has missed its recruiting goals for the last 4 years."
"I question whether that is realistic."
"I mean, can we not hold them responsible for actually doing this?"
"Our President's failed immigration policy has turned every community into a border community, allowing international criminal cartels to target illegal drugs, including fentanyl, into our nation."
"But they are asking more for processing people, not for actually, the enforcement side."
"I respectfully urge all of you take a look at this bill and consider cosponsoring this important legislation."
"Such investments will not only expand our port capacity to move higher freight volumes, they will also strengthen the resiliency of the entire U.S. Maritime Transportation System."
"I want to highlight, once again, how this administration is making it much easier for illegal immigrants to enter this country."
"However, the solution to this challenge is not to repeat the cruel policies of the Trump administration."
"I think that we really need to, going forward, take this a little more seriously."
