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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.

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Jul 25, 2023

I am immensely proud of the men and women who work in the Office of Intelligence and Analysis.

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May 11, 2023

We've been very, very clear that there are lawful, safe, and orderly pathways to seek relief in the United States. And if one arrives at our southern border, one is going to face tougher consequences.

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May 7, 2023

We are prepared to execute it.

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May 7, 2023

We have been preparing for this for quite some time.

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May 7, 2023

The immigration system hasn't been fixed since the '90s.

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May 7, 2023

We have been pushing for immigration legislation since day one.

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May 7, 2023

We are in constant communication.

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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.

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Apr 29, 2023

Oh, Chuck, 100%. Incredibly sharp, incredibly probing, incredible command of the details.

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Apr 29, 2023

Our border is not open and will not be open after May 11.

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Apr 29, 2023

We have got to fix it. We need legislative reform.

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Apr 29, 2023

I will tell you that we have transnational criminal investigative units. Our Homeland Security investigation's personnel are in Mexico.

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Apr 27, 2023

DHS is reviewing and needs to continue to review the Risk Rating 2.0, given the concerns that have been expressed.

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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.

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Apr 18, 2023

We're dealing with a broken system, and we need reform.

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Apr 18, 2023

There is no such thing as a small act of hate. When one group is targeted, we are all targeted.

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Apr 18, 2023

the asylum system is broken, and our entire immigration system is broken.

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Apr 18, 2023

A regional challenge requires a regional solution.

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Apr 18, 2023

the asylum system is broken, and our entire immigration system is broken.

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Apr 18, 2023

Congresswoman, that was President Trump.

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Apr 18, 2023

I have tremendous admiration for the workforce of the Department of Homeland Security.

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Apr 18, 2023

A regional challenge requires a regional solution.

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Apr 18, 2023

We are the greatest country in the world and the land of opportunity.

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Apr 18, 2023

Words like that increase the threat to minority groups, Congressman.

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