He has a distinguished record of service in our government, having worked in both Democratic and Republican administrations.
I believe that one consequence of this lack of consensus as to whether the resolutions provided the necessary support was that it hindered U...
whenever the United States uses force in self-defense, it must do so in a manner that is consistent with the principles of necessity and pro...
I would like to thank you, Mr. McDermott, for your efforts leading to this legislation.
The Committee will come to order, and let me apologize to our witnesses and colleagues for the slight delay.
It will be essential to provide periodic reports to Congress, as recommended by Senator Dodd.
I do not believe that these issues are insurmountable.
It represents a real threat in many ways to the United States.
I found it deplorable that people coming here asking for asylum based on political discrimination at home, religious discrimination, or othe...
I intend to focus on FPS. I think it is a very important part of what the Department does.
I will give you my full support.
I have been frustrated over the last few years at the Department's failure to improve what I consider to be inhuman detention policies and c...
Today, our Committee will consider the nomination of W. Craig Fugate to be Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
It seemed to us that we had to at least guarantee that the person going into this position, so critical to the lives and safety of Americans...
I am very pleased, I will say personally, that you have been nominated to lead ICE.
I do not think they have a positive place in Federal law enforcement as a general matter.
I particularly want to welcome our friend Senator Mel Martinez, who will be introducing you.
There has to be accountability. There has to be responsiveness.
