I call metering a violation of U.S. asylum law; our laws do not place a limit on the number of people who can apply for asylum.

I call metering a violation of the U.S. asylum law. Our laws do not place a limit on the number of people who can apply for asylum.

Recently a Member of Congress has referred to those detention centers as concentration camps, remarks which myself and other Members of Congress find highly offensive.

I support Congressional oversight of the evolving use of these resources by the Trump administration for what appears to be an immigration-based agenda.

I don't think it's any secret that I disagree with many of the Trump administration's policies affecting the border.

Today I recognize an outstanding athlete from the State of Mississippi. Jake Mangum is Mississippi State University's center fielder who has recently led the Bulldog baseball team to its fourth straight Super Regionals and second straight…

I urge the Speaker to immediately reschedule this important bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The gentleman is not recognized for debate. ____________________

reserving the right to object-- The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Mississippi.

I don't think the answer to the question is going to be a surprise to my friend from Massachusetts. I will only say this, and I will try to do it briefly. I have been amazed, over the last 1\1/2\ years and even longer, at the intense…

I hope we get it right this time around.

History has a way of repeating itself, as nearly 10 years ago we were holding a similar hearing on FPS's transfer from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to the National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD).

In light of this critical role, we must ensure that FPS's transition is successful.

I am optimistic that placement in the Management Directorate will provide more visibility and opportunity for growth for FPS.

I am pleased that DHS finally made a decision regarding the new placement of FPS as I am sure that the angst regarding its landing wore on employee morale.

75 years ago, in a letter to his troops, General Dwight D. Eisenhower encouraged the invasion forces of D-Day. ``The eyes of the world are upon you,'' he wrote. ``The hope and prayers of liberty-loving people everywhere march with you.''…

TSA must provide effective security without disproportionately impacting certain groups of Americans.

I look forward to leading that effort.

TSA must improve its technology to address this issue while considering the diversity of the public.