Bruce Westerman actually said...

"There is presently an acute and immediate need to conduct physical barriers and roads in the vicinity of the border of the United States in order to prevent unlawful entries into the United States."

"This Congress, the House Committee on Natural Resources has prioritized the work of renewing the COFAs."

"We have the opportunity to build on the success of our alliances and stand up together against the threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party."

"The intent behind this is to ensure greater engagement from these agencies and the U.S. Government in carrying out the COFA agreements."