Katherine Harris

there are certain universal truths. There are certain things that, in spite of what might appear to be differences among men and women, certain things, and most of the things that we share that bind us, that we have in common.

if the workforce does not have the skills to perform those jobs, then those jobs will be left empty.

I would support any fix that would not withhold funding for local law enforcement to meet the demands that they face around combating terrorism in their local jurisdiction.

Well, imagine, sir, if you will, that you were a local law enforcement leader presented with a choice of either complying with Federal law that means that you may expose your department and your jurisdiction to civil liability or…

Are you aware that there are a number of Federal courts that have imposed civil liability on local governments for complying with ICE detainer orders that were not supported by probable cause?

Having quality infrastructure in Los Angeles is not just important for those who call it home, as do I, but it is important for the entire country.

I know you've been in this position for only about 48 hours and I appreciate your candor with this Committee during the course of this open hearing.

it is technology--and, depending on where you go from there, it is infrastructure and personnel.

When we are talking about the trafficking of guns, of drugs, and of human beings--there have been many people, including, I believe, the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security, that have acknowledged that a major draw--especially…

One of the things that we learned in documenting this report is that trafficking takes place because there has been an investment in that, as we have discussed.

basic principles of capitalism tell us that wherever there is a demand, there will be a supply.

I saw photographs of tunnels with walls as smooth as the walls in this Committee room, lined with air-conditioning and lighting, which made an obvious point very clear: that there is a large investment of money by the transnational…

According to the strategic plan from 2012 through 2016 of CBP, my understanding is that the priorities include, in this order: first, preventing terrorists and weapons from entering the United States; second would be managing risk, which…

President Trump's Executive order would reduce our Nation's cumulative GDP over 10 years by $4.7 trillion.

The key element there is that what matters in economics is the customer market.

It was a belief by both parties that if you invest in America and you invest in Americans, it will always--always--pay high dividends.

if we just passed comprehensive immigration reform, that would grow our economy.

These were bipartisan beliefs that Government played a key role in providing the means by which America could pay dividends to its citizens and to the world.

immigration reform we believe would go far toward advancing fairness and economic growth overall.

I appreciate the cooperative and bipartisan manner in which this Committee has engaged on this issue.

There is going to be accountability and this is how it is.

In an Agency that you have described as being 'highly dysfunctional,' how can I be sure...?

You represent the rank-and-file, and they deserve to have a voice at the table.

It is my firm belief that our Committee should continue to carefully review the rapid progress of advanced nuclear energy projects to ensure their safety and reliability.

Safely disposing of any radioactive material is a key priority of mine to ensure that we leave our environment pristine and unharmed for future generations in our country.