Communication

He was absolutely starting to make calls on this.

It's so unnecessary. It is so easy to convey these things through classified channels.

It has to be done in a way that's transparent, and we weren't getting those answers.

I'm going to be speaking to John (Thune) and to Mike (Johnson) and to Chuck (Schumer) and to everybody.

Biden should have said that, but he never did.

I appreciate it and would appreciate updates.

I think the work that is being done is important, but, obviously, if the information is not delivered to every corner, we have to do better.

I think what would be beneficial is for us to make sure that our colleagues know that----

His first text back was--and I will just use the abbreviation, because I would hate to say this word--but 'BS.' He then came back and said, 'That is stupid.'

I appreciate your consideration of our concerns.

Your team has actually been great in communicating with me.

Just tell me about the good things. Correct?

What type of message does that send?

We have to build a bridge between the community and law enforcement. We can’t keep talking past each other.

I will always lean in and see if I can hear your voice, Congresswoman.

If we do not have proper communication now as a division and, you know, your proposal is to elevate it to a bureau, and that does not seem to be happening, and I hear the K-9 Unit is not receiving their 16 monthly hours of training, we…

You are a very good diplomat. You are very persuasive.

I would urge you to speak transparently.