Alejandro Mayorkas
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Alejandro Nicholas Mayorkas is an American lawyer and government official who has served as the Secretary of Homeland Security since February 2, 2021. He is notable for being the first Latino and immigrant to lead the Department of Homeland Security. Mayorkas has focused on various issues including immigration reform, cybersecurity, and disaster response during his tenure. His leadership has been marked by significant challenges, particularly regarding the U.S. immigration system and border security.
Apr 29, 2023
The smugglers propaganda is false. Let me be clear: Our border is not open and will not be open after May 11.
Apr 27, 2023
DHS is reviewing and needs to continue to review the Risk Rating 2.0, given the concerns that have been expressed.
Apr 18, 2023
Our asylum system is broken. Our entire immigration system is broken and in desperate need of reform, and it has been so for years and years.
Apr 18, 2023
There is no such thing as a small act of hate. When one group is targeted, we are all targeted.
Apr 18, 2023
I have tremendous admiration for the workforce of the Department of Homeland Security.
Apr 18, 2023
I most certainly am, Senator, and I can assure you that FEMA is dedicated to achieving equity, speed, simplicity, accessibility in the care it provides.
Apr 18, 2023
Our asylum system is broken. Our entire immigration system is broken and in desperate need of reform, and it has been so for years and years.
Apr 18, 2023
There is no such thing as a small act of hate. When one group is targeted, we are all targeted.
Apr 18, 2023
I have tremendous admiration for the workforce of the Department of Homeland Security.
Apr 18, 2023
The fight against terrorism is our highest priority in the Department of Homeland Security.
Apr 18, 2023
If our budget were reduced, it would seriously, it would gravely harm our ability to apprehend individuals...
Apr 18, 2023
It is my testimony that the border is secure, and we are working every day, day and night to increase its security.
Apr 18, 2023
We believe it does, Ranking Member Thompson. I should say, this year for the first time since 2011, we have been budgeted to receive an increase in the number of Border Patrol agents.
Apr 18, 2023
I was dismayed to see that speaking to a group of campaign contributors last week about today's hearing, the Chairman said, 'get the popcorn . . . it's going to be fun.'
Apr 18, 2023
Our asylum system is broken, our entire immigration system is broken, and in desperate need of reform--and it's been so for years and years.
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