Theodore Deutch actually said...

"But, Secretary Johnson, ICE detained nearly 500,000 people in 2012, it was a record number of detention..."

"I also believe that there are instances where it is not necessary, given the cost to the taxpayer, to detain people who are in the system, and therefore alternatives to detention is something that can..."

"And every law enforcement agency in America has the ability to make their own decisions, to exercise their discretion..."

"Unfortunately, Mr. Secretary, we're insisting on a mandate rather than engaging in that discussion."