"So it would be irresponsible for us to stop this bilateral inspections of each other's ports."
"Thank you, Chairman Gimenez, for calling this important hearing."
"How can we expedite these processes in terms of implementation of the requirements of the Safe Port Act of 2006?"
"Today I'm eager to hear from our witnesses about how Federal agencies work together to protect our ports and safeguard the free flow of commerce."
"Last month we had the opportunity to meet with port operators, including from the port of Detroit in my district, my home district, regarding the security of our Nation's maritime ports."
"It is vital for our national security and our economic future that we invest in protecting our seaports from attacks."
"So my question really is, how can we expedite these processes in terms of implementation of the requirements of the Safe Port Act of 2006?"
"We must expand legal pathways for immigration, including by raising the cap for H1B visas."
"Refusing to fund the initiative because a tiny fraction of funding would go to headquarters employees would be nothing more than a sorry excuse."
"The fact is, our border security challenges are a symptom of the broader failure to overhaul our immigration system."
"My home State of Michigan is also a shining example of how efficient cross-border cooperation with Canada can benefit both our countries."