"The Violence Against Women Act was first signed into law in 1994, when the domestic violence was largely considered a hidden crime."
"Fraud and abuse now is rampant in our asylum system, which is supposed to protect the vulnerable from persecution."
"Together, these factors have undercut American sovereignty and the integrity of our generous immigration system."
"The perverse incentives to come to the U.S. illegally and to falsely claim asylum remain strong."
"Adults are delivering children into the hands of human traffickers while gangs of aliens violently assault the Border Patrol agents."
"Whenever there is a perception that there is not an equal treatment on either side, that is a problem."
"In fact, the Chairman even said, you know, it is no longer okay to wait for Robert Mueller."
"I just want to say, one, in your last few days, you know, do your best, do your job, and continue to do that part."
"This is not about what the good men and women at the Department of Justice are doing."
"Yesterday was nothing but pure political theater."
"This hearing is pointless and basically was made even more pointless by the Chairman's opening statement."