"The agents involved in these incidents have been assigned to administrative duties and are not interacting with migrants while the investigation is ongoing."
"We have continued to study the conditions in Haiti. And we have, in fact, determined, despite the tragic and devastating earthquake, that Haiti is, in fact, capable of receiving individuals."
"It is critical that people understand that the authority that we are exercising is not a matter of immigration policy."
"I respectfully disagree with a number of statements that precede your question."
"I have tremendous confidence not only in the United States Border Patrol, but in its new leader, Raul Ortiz."
"Information sharing, Congressman, is one of our highest priorities in the international domain."
"Cybersecurity is one of our top priorities in the Department of Homeland Security."
"The border is secure. We are executing our plan."
"We are in collaboration with the Department of State and other agencies within the Government countering that false information."
"The President did, indeed, announce in the last few days the fact that travel restrictions would be lifted."
"the greatest challenge with respect to port congestion is the obstacle to the very facile movement of goods through those ports"
"Your bill is extremely important because it speaks of a fundamental need."