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An out-of-control border poses a real threat to our homeland and our people.

Immigrants who have come to our country legally have contributed greatly to the fabric of our economy and our communities.

I look forward to discussing with both Secretaries what is required to provide effective border security to stem the flood of illegal migrants and fentanyl into the United States.

What we heard was that 90 percent of fentanyl is seized at ports of entry. What that does not tell you is how much fentanyl is coming in through drones that the cartels use.

We are working on the funding that you have requested, and I hope that we can work together to address some real concerns about the funding requests as well as the policy issues that I have mentioned.

The supplemental request includes funding to help strengthen enforcement, but it does not appear to include any policy reforms.

An out-of-control border poses a real threat to our homeland and our people.

Immigrants who have come to our country legally have contributed greatly to the fabric of our economy and our communities.

Targeted funding must be accompanied by policy changes that ensure that our borders are secure.

I look forward to discussing with both Secretaries what is required to provide effective border security to stem the flood of illegal migrants and fentanyl into the United States.

Not only has the failure to control the border led to unchecked migration, but also it has contributed to the illegal drug crisis.

Think about that number. That means that there were nearly twice as many encounters at the Southwest border as there are people in the entire State of Maine.

I strongly believe that, and I am going to continue doing everything I can to make sure we rise to the occasion and provide all the resources necessary to meet this moment.

I was disappointed to see that the budget suggested returning the program to FY2023 levels.

What we heard was that 90 percent of fentanyl is seized at ports of entry. What that does not tell you is how much fentanyl is coming in through drones that the cartels use.

Effective border security requires a smarter, more comprehensive approach, including state-of-the-art border surveillance technology.

The supplemental request includes funding to help strengthen enforcement, but it does not appear to include any policy reforms.

Immigrants who have come to our country legally have contributed greatly to the fabric of our economy and our communities.