"The simple truth is that top-down legislative actions from Washington do not provide the states the due deference they deserve."
"Evil deeds do not transcend constitutional rights. It is the other way around."
"If we allow emotion to drive our actions, actions that have Constitution-altering consequences, we will destroy the very foundation of our country."
"I hope that this hearing is truly looking for legitimate, functional, and effective answers and not just a bunch of left-wing talking points."
"We must be thoughtful in how we discuss and address this issue."
"That is intellectually unsound and even disingenuous."
"I am asking America to be genuine about this conversation."
"This is just reality."
"We had 2.4 million illegal crossings last year, 500,000 got-aways, these are stout young men and a lot of them are carrying backpacks with drugs in them."
"Do you believe that border security is related directly to National security?"
"Our Nation is currently facing a myriad of crises: Record-breaking high inflation, runaway Washington spending, and an open Southern Border."