Elijah Cummings: “Is the greatest and broadest public health epidemic of our lifetime.”

What I'm saying is I want to concentrate on these children, and I want to make sure that they are okay.

And I want to thank you, Mr. McAleenan, for your testimony. And I know I speak for this entire committee when I thank the border personnel for the work they're doing well beyond the call of duty.

Let me be very clear: This is not theater. I wish it was theater. It is not theater. This is about us making sure that we protect the integrity of the Census and of this Congress. Madam Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the distinguished…

I'm saying--I'm only trying to show that if you release these families they will show up.