"Republicans have tried to starve DHS personnel of the resources needed to do their job."
"I don't necessarily agree with that."
"Your testimony before the committee--despite the unfounded extreme MAGA attacks against you--speaks to your character, integrity, and commitment to the Department of Homeland Security."
"Mr. Secretary, you have done what I consider a good job at defending this administration given the constraints that you have to operate from in terms of resources."
"Many of my constituents tell me they're concerned about these overreaches."
"Americans aren't fooled by these Republican political games. They understand that where you invest your resources speaks to what you really value."
"It is my understanding that the delivery of the first polar security cutter, originally planned for 2024 may now occur no earlier than 2028 due to delays."
"The Coast Guard has missed its recruiting goals for the last 4 years."
"I question whether that is realistic."
"I mean, can we not hold them responsible for actually doing this?"
"Our President's failed immigration policy has turned every community into a border community, allowing international criminal cartels to target illegal drugs, including fentanyl, into our nation."
"But they are asking more for processing people, not for actually, the enforcement side."
"However, the solution to this challenge is not to repeat the cruel policies of the Trump administration."
"I am pleased the subcommittees are examining the Biden-Harris administration's efforts to address increased rates of migration to the U.S. Southwest Border in a humane and effective way."
"It is shameful that more than 5 months into fiscal year 2024, House Republicans' refusal to govern has us once again on the precipice of a partial Government shut-down."
"The United States condemns Hamas' actions. We also keep the innocent civilians in Gaza who have died in our prayers and call for lasting peace in the region."
"Republican dysfunction is a threat to the peace and stability around the world."
"House Republicans have absolutely refused to provide Israel with the resources they need to push back the threat of terrorists and terroristic regimes."
