Unfortunately, recent events have once again confirmed that anti-Semitic violence is an urgent and growing threat to the homeland.

This hearing is an opportunity for all Members of Congress to come together and condemn acts of domestic terrorism and targeted violence motivated by anti-Semitism.

We plan to use your testimony wisely in that effort.

The time for thoughts and prayers has passed--the time now is for action.

I am disappointed to say that little has changed in the ensuing years.

I have strong objections to the policies the Trump administration has in place along our border that continue to endanger the safety of migrant children such as Remain in Mexico.

Some of us are concerned that between 18 and 12 is a vast shortage of opportunity for us to help children that we are talking about here today.

Among other things, the bill would require the Department to create a committee to identify and address issues affecting morale.

It is our oversight responsibility, as Members of Congress, to refuse to allow the most disturbing and upsetting events fade into the past and help ensure that they are not repeated.

Would you agree, Chief, that if Congress were to address these 3 issues that you have set forth in your report, that it would help stem the flow of illegal immigration that we have recently seen across our Southwest Border?

One death in custody is too much.

Do you feel like that the construction of the border wall system has improved your agency's ability to protect our homeland?

CBP has pleaded with Congress to address the layers of existing law and judicial systems that adversely impact our ability to effectively manage our immigration system.

One child death was one too many.

It is part of our oversight responsibility as Members of Congress to refuse to allow the most disturbing and upsetting events fade into the past and help ensure they are not repeated.

I fought alongside my colleagues to ensure increased funding for nonprofit security grants in the appropriations package.

The unfortunate reality is that threats to religious institutions and other soft targets are not going away.

These grants were created after the horrific events of September 11, 2001, and the Department of Homeland Security was tasked with administering them.