It is time to drop the politics and pick up our principles.

I was as much a critic of acting contrary-wise to Congress by the executive in the previous administration as I am presently.

I don't favor open borders and I don't know anybody here that does either.

I don't think you can be the referee of your own game.

If we do not enforce our immigration law, then what exactly do our borders mean?

And it is actually a felony to cross the border after being deported.

It is a misdemeanor to cross the border illegally. Correct?

Under the circumstances, I think you were remarkably restrained, and I am embarrassed that such a question would be put to you in this committee.

It does not create new water. But it is something that we have to look at. And it can be expensive.

It is just a matter of where the precipitation falls and the timing of the precipitation.

Certainly, that is what we are observing. I cited the EPA study in my opening statement.