But here is my problem with the discussion about priorities. Since this Administration has come to office, the number of ICE arrests has plunged.

I know there are probably people who believe climate change is some kind of joke that was invented on late-night TV.

This was Trump’s vaccine until he left office.

We have more people in ICU units in the hospital now in Missouri that we had a year ago. And that is primarily because of the failure of the Republicans in this state to take it seriously.

I do think that we forget. And as somebody who was honored to work with both General McCaffrey and many other generals during my time in the United States Senate, I got to tell you that when they started cleaning out the professionals at…

If an illegal alien enters the country and is then convicted of a crime, do you believe they ought to be subject to removal?

Therefore it is important to remove them and actually make sure that they are not released to the public. Do you agree with that?

I appreciate your answers, Sheriff. I think they do put you in a significant tension with this Administration's policies.

like all of us, I just got back from spending some time at home. I got back from being there and making a difference. I think one of the important things of being outside of Washington is you get a chance to hear what people are really…

What I would like to get from you is a commitment that you will vigorously enforce our laws that are on the books and will make ICE's mission to do so a priority.

Do you believe that unauthorized entry at our borders should remain a crime?

I think you are telling me that you would attempt to enforce the law and remove those who came to this country illegally, in violation of our laws, before November 1, 2020.

Should they be removed from the United States?

And we cannot allow there to be someone in that office that abused power the way he did.

Do you think that if an alien enters the country illegally they should be subject to removal from the United States?

A lot of jobs that have that kind of training actually produced greater satisfaction and more income than jobs that you have a college degree for.

I believe it is now time for Congress to recognize the importance of balancing providing a safety net, when needed, with ensuring that our labor needs are met.

I am concerned we won't reach the 3.5 percent pre-pandemic number due to, frankly, some misguided Federal policies.