I know that no one on this committee finds this acceptable, so why won't this committee address it?

I thank my friend from Texas for yielding. Madam Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this rule. This rule demonstrates, once again, that the Democrat majority refuses to acknowledge, accept, or address the very real crisis at our…

I condemn all acts of violence. I condemn all acts of violence done in the name of disturbed political, racial, or religious ideologies.

The Honorable Mike Rogers, a Representative in Congress From the State of North Carolina, and Ranking Member, Committee on Homeland Security:

I sincerely hope this hearing isn't used for political grandstanding; a YouTube clip won't solve these problems.

Today's hearing is important. We must use this opportunity to have a meaningful discussion and learn how we as Congress can help root out evil in our society.

I hope we can come together to enact a meaningful authorization bill that unifies the Department and provides its employees with funding, authorities, training, and equipment they need.

I am very concerned about the impact of these statements on employee morale.

I hope you join me in looking forward to the approval of Mr. Johnson to head the Department of Homeland Security.

Places of worship should be sanctuaries where people regardless of faith can worship without fear.

Management vacancies, mismanagement, and poor employee morale have plagued the Department of Homeland Security since it was created.

The threat landscape is continuing to evolve both in the cyber and physical space.