"We owe it to our Afghan allies to get it right the first time."
"The Federal Government evacuated thousands of our allies and brought them to America for a safer and more prosperous life."
"This should come as no surprise since it is a long-held American tradition to welcome those who seek a better life."
"I have no doubt that our Afghan allies will do the same in the cities that they settle into."
"I am requesting that the committee hold a full committee hearing, with relevant Government witnesses, on the entire resettlement process."
"This month, we commemorate 20 years since the tragic 9/11 terrorist attacks, which led to the creation of the Department of Homeland Security and this committee."
"The threats our homeland faces today have grown beyond foreign terrorists to include cyber attacks, climate change, and domestic violent extremism."
"A Department that was once barely more than a collection of 22 disparate Federal agencies has matured to become more cohesive and therefore more effective."
"I want to thank the Ranking Member for his comments. I want to thank the Ranking Member also for your service to our country."
"But today the lessons are we also have to be ready. That is what this hearing is all about."
"We need their professional expertise to protect us in the air."
"We will not forget."