President Trump continued to express frustration with the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan.

I would venture to say on the record that this debt ceiling debate and debacle is more having to do with the dollar than anything else.

I am a defender and not an offender. I am not an aggressor, I am a defender.

the inherited chaotic withdrawal that was a result of Trump's Taliban deal.

the president of Afghan did not show himself well in that moment.

Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with those who were killed or injured in those tragic attacks and their families.

the United States was not able to remain indefinitely.

I want to thank Secretary Mayorkas for his responsiveness to Congress, not just today, but since taking the job over 2 years ago.

Last Friday night, a lot of Mississippi was damaged by a very serious tornado. Over 20 lives were lost. To paint a picture, these are communities that under the best of times struggle, communities where we don't have public transportation…

We are here today to discuss our shared border with Canada and how we are working with our neighbors to effectively manage the more than 5,000 miles of border that connect us geographically, economically, and culturally.

When discussing increased 'encounters' on the Northern Border, Republicans use percentages to exaggerate small numbers.

Unfortunately, Republicans are trying to create a misimpression of chaos on the Northern Border.

They are manipulating data and conveniently leaving out certain details to weave a politically-motivated story.

However, the reality is far different.

They don't mention that so far this fiscal year, only 1 pound of fentanyl has been seized.

Republicans use percentages to exaggerate small numbers.

Further, the Biden administration has created a new program to provide an orderly pathway for people from Cuba and Haiti, as well as Venezuela and Nicaragua, to come to the United States.

I commend former Chairwoman Clarke on everything she accomplished last Congress with then-Ranking Member Garbarino.

Rather than falling for this politically-motivated rhetoric, we must meet these challenges with smart investments in personnel, technology, and equipment to safeguard our maritime domain.

I want to congratulate Chairman Garbarino and Ranking Member Swalwell on their first hearing as the leaders of the subcommittee.

America is a shining beacon of hope for people across the globe that come to our shores seeking a better life.

This subcommittee has an impressive record of bipartisan action.

The people who work at this agency do the Lord's work.

Yes. We want to do it in a very efficient way, obviously, as we are planning laying these out, that are strongly bipartisan.

Yes, absolutely. We are very blessed to have just a long-term, great working relationship with Ranking Member Scott.