"if our borders are the first line of defense, we're going to lose and this is unsustainable"
"We can't continue like this, our people in the field can't continue and our system isn't built for it"
"the current border situation cannot continue"
"We do not tolerate any mistreatment or abuse of a migrant, period."
"We believe the law permits the exercise of that authority. And that is why we are pursuing that authority in court."
"It is not illegal to seek asylum in the United States. It is not."
"We have seen, regrettably, over the last several years, a rise in the manifestation of hate."
"We continue to screen and vet individuals seeking to arrive in the United States by any means--sea, land, and air."
"We are extraordinarily dedicated to that, and I think Secretary Blinken has spoken powerfully about that, that actions will speak louder than words."
"It is, in fact, working."
"We have a plan. We are executing the plan. The plan takes time to execute, and we are doing so."
"domestic violent extremism is the greatest terrorist-related threat we face in our homeland."