"I'm really concerned about the potential impact to TSA's mission if Congress fails to provide funding for increased pay, collective bargaining rights, and necessary staffing levels."
"I feel a strong personal connection to the issues we are discussing here today."
"It is a sign of this country's strength that an immigrant like you could become a Member of Congress."
"Those NGO's and our city and State governments on the border are really playing a critical role in allowing migrants to be able to move onward."
"Among domestic violent extremists, white supremacist extremists will remain the most persistent and lethal threat in the homeland."
"Thank you, Chairman Gimenez, for calling this important hearing."
"Today I'm eager to hear from our witnesses about how Federal agencies work together to protect our ports and safeguard the free flow of commerce."
"It is vital for our national security and our economic future that we invest in protecting our seaports from attacks."
"So it would be irresponsible for us to stop this bilateral inspections of each other's ports."
"So my question really is, how can we expedite these processes in terms of implementation of the requirements of the Safe Port Act of 2006?"
"Last month we had the opportunity to meet with port operators, including from the port of Detroit in my district, my home district, regarding the security of our Nation's maritime ports."
"How can we expedite these processes in terms of implementation of the requirements of the Safe Port Act of 2006?"