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We also have a very blue State government. And that doesn't bode well for red rural counties, in terms of getting our share.

For all witnesses, as we face the largest global mass migration of individuals this world has ever seen the strength of our global partnerships has never been more important.

If you were to do that, probably most of these individuals wouldn't qualify to come to the United States.

You need more processing, USCIS officers and immigration judges, which we don't.

I don't agree with that law because under this existing law, most of our ancestors probably wouldn't qualify to come to this country.

We should look broader. Shared challenges require shared solutions--this migration crisis affects more than just the United States.

CBP One isn't perfect. It's just a scheduling tool that helps CBP facilitate more efficient, safe, and fair migrant processing at ports of entry.

There's more Congress can and must do to support border security efforts.

Only Congress can truly fix this for good by expanding legal pathways, investing in the asylum system, and providing the Department of Homeland Security, the Department of State, and the Department of Justice with adequate funding and…

While I am encouraged by innovations like CBP One, we must recognize that these challenges extend well beyond our borders.

Bottom line, we are witnessing today a world-wide migration movement like we've never seen hardly ever.

It's always important that we shoot the tires and look at the issues, look at what we're doing and really address and consider one of the most important challenges this country has had in a very, very long time.

For years, both Democratic and Republican administrations have encouraged migrants go to ports of entry to ask for protection.

I'm proud that we've been able to work across the aisle to improve border security in this way.

When one State proposes policies that have implications on interstate commerce, it affects travelers in other communities.

It is paramount we retain the ability of States to prioritize projects and address their wide-ranging needs.

Without a strong transportation network and updated infrastructure, these vital goods produced by our Nation's farmers, ranchers, and manufacturers can't be delivered to market for consumers.

Rural communities are the backbone of America.