Martha McSally

I do agree with Mr. Ramirez that none of us like to be profiled.

Because the bad guys are going to be nimble as well, right?

So not a one-size-fits-all----

I think there is technology, certainly, that can be giving real-time information to our agents.

I think rebuilding the port of entry was a huge first step.

I think we are looking for that overlap.

I believe that we can, between Border Patrol leadership, Border Patrol Agents, and those that are residents in the border region, we can find where those Venn diagrams overlap.

My intent in this leadership position and with this subcommittee hearing is to look for areas of agreement.

I appreciate the testimony of the second panel.

I can't stress strongly enough that this is an activity measure, it is not an effectiveness measure.

I get that from being in the military, you know, you need people in the operations center and all that kind of stuff in order to push good information.

I mean, we can find where our common interests are to protect our country and to keep our community safe...

What can you intercept? That is operational control.

What percentage of the Southern Border do you have situational awareness of real time?

Let me just be clear. I mean, if number of apprehensions go up when you don't know what the denominator is, then is that a good thing or is that a bad thing?

Thank you for being here.

I will tell you that at some checkpoints in Arizona, they don't have the manning to do the roving patrols.

If you are a hardened cartel operative and you drive through a known Border Patrol checkpoint, you should get the Darwin award.

Do you think we have enough Agents to secure the border?

Yes, ma'am. So it is absolutely a serious issue.

The illicit activity does have some serious repercussions to border communities and residents.

We are getting better. We are not where we need to be yet, but we are getting better.

I appreciate the partnership and support USBP has received from this subcommittee, whose commitment to the security of the American people has enabled the continued deployment of resources and capabilities USBP needs to secure the border.

I look forward to working with you as we move forward with the rest of the committee to see what we can do about improving morale.

I look forward to hearing from the chief and the witnesses on the second panel to discuss looking at a better approach.