"There are 11 million illegals in this country. So that is not going to ultimately solve the problem."
"Politically, look, unfortunately, we have a lot of politics in this country. We are split."
"Transferring these costs for the federal government to the state and local governments I think is outrageous."
"We swore an oath to protect our Constitution and defend our country."
"We need to have your expertise."
"I believe all ports should be staffed on a fair and level playing field."
"I believe that should be the federal government paying for it."
"I am asking our leadership and each and every one of us on this committee to really sit down and work a strategy, Republican and Democratic strategy."
"Let's pull together this committee. We know each other, and we trust each other."
"I think this is something that has to be focused on and very quickly."
"And my question was going to be, and you have already repeated it: Do you agree with what I said that we need to repeal sequestration?"
"Let's just get it done. I am an Under Armour guy because of Baltimore, but there is the Nike phrase, 'Just Do It.'"