The work you are doing is important and I believe we are making progress, and God knows we need to.

I spent a fair amount of time down on the border with Senator John McCain and Secretary Napolitano, Congressman McCaul who heads up the Homeland Security Committee over in the House.

I think that deserves more attention from Congress than it has gotten.

I like to say that everything I do, I know I can do better.

we must seek to recapture that spirit of unity that prevailed 12 years ago today

I think we have just a renewed spirit of cooperation and collegiality. I hope it extends beyond this week, and I am encouraged that it will.

What do we need to be doing here to support those activities so that those thousands, tens of thousands of people we deployed on the border can be more effective.

I think you provided part of that answer already in what you just said.

I think it is a good idea and this has been a very good hearing.

We think that is part of creating a nurturing environment for job creation and job preservation.

We will be penny wise and pound foolish if we do not continue to invest in DHS' management support functions.

We are not in this by ourselves. It is not just the Federal Government. It is not just State or local government. It is just government. We are all in this together, so that is good.

I do not mind paying taxes. Some people say, I do not even mind paying more taxes. I just do not want you to waste my money.

Mr. President, there are about six or so departments that do not have a permanent, confirmed Inspector General.

Thank you again for the opportunity to testify today. I look forward to answering any questions you may have.

Dr. Gilfillan, thank you so much for assuming these responsibilities for our country. The work that you are doing, the work at the Innovation Center, is just so important.

The only people that do not make mistakes are the people that do not do anything.

How do we measure success? Is it the number of folks we apprehend trying to get into the country illegally?