Kevin K. McAleenan: “Men, women, and children are dying because of this dangerous journey human smugglers profit of off.”

Nobody wants children to be separated from their parents, and we all want to ensure that children are treated with dignity.

But we did--and I did want to remove those criminal--that criminal element, of those who were also undocumented immigrants. It worked incredibly well.

I think there is always a balance, but National security is essential, and I think very clearly the focus of this administration.

I have never been asked to do anything illegal.