I yield myself as much time as I may consume. (Mr. GRIJALVA asked and was given permission to revise and extend his remarks.)

I and my colleagues on this side of the aisle don't have the intuitive gift to know that every child or the majority of every child that is there doesn't have a right to refuge and doesn't have a right to asylum. That is why we have been…

All Federal employees, regardless of rank and position, should have and should uphold a high standard of professionalism to provide the best possible service to the public.

we make a lot of decisions based on conjecture in this body sometimes.

We will not be able to hear their perspective or have them respond directly to the witnesses in order to find solutions and common ground.

if the county chooses not to recognize Federal authority, why the advocacy for Federal funding?

I think that is the important way to go.

The idea of state management sounds good on paper, but what we would also see is in our state, for example, you cannot camp on state land.

And I agree. I think the point that Mr. Lucero brought up about northern New Mexico that I am not real familiar with...

I truly honor his courage and desire to protect his rights

Yes, thank you very much. Mr. Lucero, I want to thank you for your testimony.

But is it in your written testimony or is it not?