It is lawful to seek asylum at our border, whether they arrive at a port of entry or not.

This is a legal pathway enshrined in U.S. law.

if we expand the numbers of people being able to lawfully come and make that process a little bit easier, clearer, that benefits everybody, and it takes at least some of the pressure off those who seek to migrate unlawfully.

I think we all agree that the future is not written, that we decide what will occur based on our actions.

It is lawful to seek asylum at our border, whether they arrive at a port of entry or not.

I have fought to ensure that there is robust Federal funding for the Emergency Food and Shelter Program (EFSP) to support these local efforts.

Thank you, Mr. Chair. I want to start just by thanking you for holding this important hearing and thanking all the witnesses for joining us today as we discuss the efforts we've undertaken to ensure a woman's right to abortion care.

if we expand the numbers of people being able to lawfully come and make that process a little bit easier, clearer, that benefits everybody, and it takes at least some of the pressure off those who seek to migrate unlawfully.

This is a legal pathway enshrined in U.S. law.

Individuals, with some exceptions, do have the right to seek asylum at our border.

That is more job gains than any previous President in a 4-year term, and that is no exaggeration.

Julie is indeed a tireless advocate for--was a tireless advocate for workers in California for years.