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We all respect [McConnell]. We always have, and he's certainly still respected.

My goal is that people are not in these facilities for weeks and months. My goal is that there is a short-term stay, they are able to incarcerate them, take them, follow the process and get them back to their country.

We’re kind of taking our direction from the White House in terms of who they want to move and when.

Mark my words: there will not be a single penny spent that goes against the interest and safety of the American people.

Members on our side have been prepared to act for awhile.

I look forward to Kennedy being a partner to Congress on some very important issues, including chronic disease.

Detainees will be held there until they can be deported.

I think it’s a very, very clear line between the powers that are there, that are appropriate. This president is saying, ‘I believe I have the authority,’

I'm encouraged that Kennedy has committed to implementing President Trump's pro-life policies at HHS.

The detainees will be held there until they can be deported.

Mr. Kennedy promises to make HHS a collaborative, transparent and science-driven agency under his leadership.

In the case of Ms. Gabbard, different views perhaps about national security matters than those held by a lot of Democrats certainly here in this chamber and the progressive movement in this country.

This is just another attempt by a sitting US president to weaponize the specter of Guantánamo.

The President committed during the campaign that he believed we needed to have mass deportation.

I understand the Chair has an announcement for the Senate. ____________________

It is now time for the Senate to move forward with this budget resolution in order to further advance our shared Republican agenda in Congress.

It is DHS’s understanding that the Department of the Treasury has qualified law enforcement personnel available to assist with immigration enforcement.

I don’t know what the president will decide.