Do you believe that every square inch of American soil is sovereign and should be secured and protected?

Today's hearing should be one of the most significant hearings in Congress. We face unbelievable and unprecedented challenge on our Southern Border.

I thank my colleague for yielding. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the holiday and in objection to the means by which the Democrats have brought this to the floor. It is just wrong that this holiday, which should be recognized…

My ancestral forefather traveled to this country 200 years ago or so. He was born a poor Irishman with no path toward prosperity that did not lead through oppressive government, indentured servitude. He arrived in the port of New Orleans…

What you are going to hear, my fellow citizens, is scripted, rehearsed speeches.

The current crisis at our Southwest Border is worse than the migrant surges in both 2014 and 2019.

What we're witnessing right now is layers of crisis.

Interviews with Border Patrol agents have resulted in reasonable acceptance of the fact that migrants are directly responding to the Biden administration's policies.

You would not think the surge would have anything to do with the invitation from the President of the United States?

We gradually got it under control over the course of 4 years working with President Trump.

Americans are bewildered about what is happening in our Nation today. Americans who actually work have deep concerns about the future of our country. It is incredible to observe, from my perspective as a humble constitutionalist servant…

It has been 9 months since Hurricanes Laura and Delta devastated southwest Louisiana. Our region has endured natural disaster after natural disaster. This past year has been incredibly challenging: two very powerful, major hurricanes; a…

I think it is time to bring our troops home.

I personally have zero confidence that there will be success of political engagement with the Taliban.

Our investment in American treasure for 20 years has been the equivalent of about $8 billion a month.

In my opinion it is massive Federal overreach.

I respectfully urge you to expedite a request to Congress for a disaster supplemental to provide the region with specific funding for the CDBG Disaster Recovery Grants.

To be a police officer, it is not something we do; it is someone that we are. I was a military police officer in the Army and went on to serve for 12 years as a uniformed police officer, 12 years as a SWAT operator, and I buried far too…

Unfortunately, my colleagues across the aisle who hold the majority choose to present this hearing today through a 100-percent political prism.

I don't like eminent domain. And I'm certain that if the Founders were with us today they would agree that eminent domain, seizure of private property, should be a last resort, and, if used, the landowners' rights should most certainly be…

Stop oppressing American's freedoms. Reduce the tax burden. Reduce the regulatory burden. Stop punishing Americans who actually work.

the Founders intended for a duly elected President to have broad powers within the executive branch.

It is essential to protecting our communities and our first responders.

I certainly understand the importance of preparedness for disaster mitigation. It is an on-going challenge.

The Department of Homeland Security Grants are undoubtedly a necessity in this process.