Susan Collins

Immigrants who have come to our country legally have contributed greatly to the fabric of our economy and our communities.

Targeted funding must be accompanied by policy changes that ensure that our borders are secure.

I look forward to discussing with both Secretaries what is required to provide effective border security to stem the flood of illegal migrants and fentanyl into the United States.

Not only has the failure to control the border led to unchecked migration, but also it has contributed to the illegal drug crisis.

Think about that number. That means that there were nearly twice as many encounters at the Southwest border as there are people in the entire State of Maine.

I strongly believe that, and I am going to continue doing everything I can to make sure we rise to the occasion and provide all the resources necessary to meet this moment.

I was disappointed to see that the budget suggested returning the program to FY2023 levels.

What we heard was that 90 percent of fentanyl is seized at ports of entry. What that does not tell you is how much fentanyl is coming in through drones that the cartels use.

Effective border security requires a smarter, more comprehensive approach, including state-of-the-art border surveillance technology.

The supplemental request includes funding to help strengthen enforcement, but it does not appear to include any policy reforms.

Immigrants who have come to our country legally have contributed greatly to the fabric of our economy and our communities.

That means that there were nearly twice as many encounters at the Southwest border as there are people in the entire State of Maine.

An out-of-control border poses a real threat to our homeland and our people.

I look forward to discussing with both Secretaries what is required to provide effective border security to stem the flood of illegal migrants and fentanyl into the United States.

The cost for Sanford, a much smaller city, to provide food and housing assistance to recently arrived asylum seekers is more than three times as much as the city spends for residents needing assistance.

I urge all my colleagues to adopt this commonsense amendment and prevent the EPA from enforcing this job- killing rule, and I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentleman…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end, before the short title, insert the following: north atlantic right whale Sec. ___. None of the…

I believe that $62.5 million was given to this agency in the Inflation Reduction Act, which was passed into law. Any bill that is out there that rescinds that money has not been signed. Therefore, it is still there. I am simply saying…

This is a prime example of another rogue, unauthorized agency out there that is implementing rules and regulations for which they were not set up. It also is an agency that was issued $62 million through the Democrats' Inflation Reduction…

I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 16, line 5, after the dollar amount, insert (increased by ``$3,750,000''). Page 120, line 21, after…

A lapse in U.S. support would immediately impact Ukraine's battlefield performance, compromise NATO Allies' security...

Israel has every right to defend its citizens from Hamas, including seeking out the terrorists and Gaza and destroying them while also trying to minimize civilian casualties.

It is imperative that Iran and its proxy groups understand that they cannot attack American Forces with impunity.

The actions of Hamas are nothing less than evil. And we must stand by our friend, Israel, the only true democracy in the Middle East.

Like Israel, Ukraine was the victim of an unprovoked attacked by a repeat violent offender.