"Migrant children are undertaking the arduous, dangerous journey because conditions at home are so dire."
"This is unconscionable and we cannot go back."
"I toured the Donna Processing Facility where many of the children are held until they are transferred to HHS care."
"Now is not the time to score political points; we must work together to improve our asylum system and border policies--and do so respecting the humanity and unique needs of child migrants."
"With additional resources and immigration reform efforts, we can prevent the need for emergency intake sites period."
"The increased number of child migrants is certainly a challenge, but the U.S. Government must provide these children with protections guaranteed to them under law."
"Our agencies hear incredible stories of struggles from the migrants we serve."
"Dear Chairwoman Barragan and Ranking Member Higgins: I write on behalf of Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA)..."
"Solutions to the current situation at the border should not have 'reducing numbers' as their primary goal."
"We must ensure children are not held at border facilities, which are no place for children."
"We are encouraged to hear policy discussions and a renewed focus on the root causes of migration."