"Along our southern border, we are experiencing historic levels of drug-related violence that must be brought under control."
"There is a strong feeling that we need comprehensive immigration legislation just because it would reflect the realities of where we are today."
"I question whether some resolution could be found using the current footprint of the part of entry."
"I commend your decision to provide Haitian nationals in the United States with Temporary Protected Status (TPS)."
"The President called the law misguided. He said it violates the basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans."
"I share that commitment. I worked with President George W. Bush on that, and I shared his commitment to it."
"We also must, as Senator Sessions recognized, assist State and local law enforcement responders to problems emanating from the border."
"I am encouraged by the Department's recent strengthening of airline passenger screening policies."
"I believe that States can pass whatever laws they choose, provided they are consistent with the Constitution."
"the choice between security and liberty is a false choice, as nothing is more likely to endanger America's liberty than the success of a terrorist attack at home."
"Will you commit to arranging a public meeting with the local community on this issue in the very near future?"
"President Obama said recently that we should not undermine basic notions of fairness that we cherish as Americans."
"This is due in no small part to Congress' own actions to dedicate resources to the border."
"the oath that you take indicates that you will execute justice to the poor and to the wealthy, that there be no distinction."
"the fairness of our system sometimes is skewed when someone does not have the ability to pursue their case in court."
"I think Dr. Shah's the right person at the right time and the right place."
"I would like to sit down with you and see how objective a picture you got"
"We learned in Iraq that spending lots of money quickly can end up with a lot of fraud and waste."
