Alejandro Mayorkas: “Your bill is extremely important because it speaks of a fundamental need.”

but I do believe that Senator Murkowski is correct that we need to fund the Coast Guard at a greater level than, historically, has been the case.

The situation is grave. It requires solutions.

Individuals who qualify for visas significantly contribute to the well-being and advancement of this country and that is quite evident especially in the economy arena.

Chair Murray, I am not tracking this discrete issue. I will pay close attention to it, and then report to you.