I think you have made a compelling case that our policies and loopholes undermine our security, undermine our law and we need to get that fixed.

I think we do too often put this as an immigration issue which clouds the more fundamental issue of border security and terrorism.

We want legal immigration, not illegal immigration.

Honestly, I would put my bet on preparing people for the 16 million middle-skilled jobs that this country has to fill between now and 2025 that require solid secondary education and post-secondary licenses and certifications and…

If you were 'King for a day,' and you could put a bunch of chips on one of three bets, K-12, educational preparedness, workforce training and redevelopment for people post age 18 or sort of mobility incentives to try to think about the…

I still remain astounded at the time and the money that has been spent on a single permit.

It is the Omaha district that has caused the problem, and, as Senator Inhofe said, it is the people, the taxpayers that are being punished.

Thank you, Secretary Nielsen, for your leadership. We appreciate all the folks that work at Homeland Security and what you are trying to do for our country and keeping us safe.

But when you know that there is actual terrorists trying to cross and we have actual data, I think it would help shape this debate in a positive way.

You just said 15 suspected terrorists try to cross our border every day. Is that correct?

We will continue to advocate to the President on that situation.

It is imperative that we provide them the necessary tools and technology that allows them to provide for their families and to protect their livelihood.

It does not expire until 2022, and many of us here know that and will continue to bring that to everyone's attention.

I would echo Senator Ernst's words to you just a few minutes ago about the Secretary's commitment that he gave to her.

I think we have to ask ourselves, what does that actually mean?

I think the administration has done a very good job of encouraging a reset in a lot of our multinational agreements and relationships.

Good intentions plus more money means good outcomes. That is not necessarily true, especially when you are dealing with the multilateral institutions.

The hearing will come to order.