Under the Trump administration's unconscionable family separation policy, for example, over 5,500 children were taken from their parents at the border.

We must never, ever return to the failed border and immigration policies of the last administration.

It is no secret that the border is a mess, and it is no secret that our law enforcement officers are under attack.

God's children are not for sale.

Ending human trafficking is important, that it is an unprecedented human crisis, and that Americans support closing the Southern Border.

It is absolutely appalling.

The Republican Majority is unfortunately engaging in partisan politics, again, with today's hearing.

family separation is bad, and I think it talks about our values as American citizens.

Throughout this committee's history, we have tried to work in a bipartisan manner to help combat human trafficking.

I rise today to pay tribute to the remarkable life of a legendary native of Mississippi whose music is synonymous with the spirit of summertime and enjoying life: Jimmy Buffett. Born in Pascagoula, MS, Jimmy Buffett's journey began in the…

Given the hearing title, it's apparently lost on Republicans that it was actually the Trump administration's border policies that imposed devastating human costs.

Unfortunately, the current Republican Majority appears to be turning its back on bipartisan cooperation again.

Twenty-two years ago, everything we knew about our Nation's security changed.

I ask unanimous consent that the following member of my staff be granted floor privileges until July 28, 2023, Chloe Jackson. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

there is widespread bipartisan support for this amendment. I am going to vote for it, and a number of Republicans have cosponsored it. Although we are going to have to call the roll, perhaps this could be the moment when a 10-minute vote…

this represents another degree of cooperation. This comes to us by unanimous consent. According to the rules, we must have a vote of the yeas and nays, but we are approaching the finish line, and out of consideration for those who have…

I now would like to congratulate my colleagues in the Senate for passing a very important National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024. I see that my distinguished chairman has come back to the floor, and I want to thank him for…

It brings me pride to say the workforce of southern Mississippi will be responsible for building the most superior and technologically advanced polar cutters in the entire world.