"What we should be discussing today is when is Congress going to pass a law to increase access to legal representation for individuals, making sure families are kept together, and providing a pathway t..."
"What we should be talking about today is cybersecurity attacks. What we should be talking today about is funding that addresses natural disasters."
"I want to be clear. The administration can do a better job of protecting migrant children."
"I am concerned that the Department of Homeland Security is considering reviving family detention."
"Any duration of detention is harmful. It is inhumane and it is unacceptable."
"We must take this problem of child exploitation seriously, but we cannot do it at the expense of our children."
"I commend the Biden administration for launching a national strategy for countering domestic extremism."
"I hope to see your Department and the administration lead with humanity."
"cutting money for law enforcement, it seems to be part of their so-called budget plan. So if you want better border, you have got to support their efforts."
"I have heard a member, a Republican member, talk about immigrants as an infestation and another one call it an invasion."
"every time our undocumented community is referred to as illegals and criminals, it shows how my Republican colleagues choose to recognize or not recognize someone's basic humanity."
"we need humane, comprehensive immigration reform, and we need it now."