I think somebody here said it, broken immigration system. It is. That is a very valid acknowledgment.

Is there more that we can do to better secure our Northern Border? Sure there is.

Our shared border with Canada is--listen to this--the largest in the world.

Let us take a look at the problems. Let us take a look at the conflicts.

If we do immigration reform, do it smart, we can actually make some progress on this front.

I am pleased to see that it has been funded by the appropriators--not to the full extent, but I think generously.

I served a little time over there.

Ensuring an efficient and effective border security and immigration system is incredibly important.

If we are to realize the kind of border integrity along our border with Mexico, we need to work with these three Central American countries--Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador.

That sounds like a lot.

I think this is a big issue, and most people have not a clue of the value to our country, to their communities, of a Census done well.

If you were sitting up here with us and you wanted to make darn sure that we got a good Census at a reasonable price, what are the one or two things that you would do if you were in our shoes to make sure that that happened?

Are some more important than others? I presume they are.

Is there any time during that process we somehow convey to people why this is important for them to do it, to respond?

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

Just to keep in mind maybe what I hope we already do this, but whether it is in the postcard or whether it is in something that folks get over the Internet or something that people get in writing saying, 'You are going to get a survey,'…

How do we incentivize people to be better citizens in this process?

Pay me now or pay me later.