"The people who work at this agency do the Lord's work."
"EVERY STATE IS A BORDER STATE: EXAMINING SECRETARY MAYORKAS' BORDER CRISIS"
"However, I would note that while Republicans are using this hearing to criticize Secretary Mayorkas for the challenges at our border... the majority has offered no solutions of its own."
"The gentleman from Texas, Mr. Gonzalez, a Republican member of this panel, called the bill anti-American and not Christian, and I agree."
"Turning our backs on asylees would be turning our backs on who we are as a country."
"Unfortunately, I am concerned that this hearing won't help us move toward a solution for better border management, but rather may be used by some as a platform for divisive rhetoric and anti-immigrant..."
"The fact is Democrats are focused on investing in border staffing, infrastructure, and technology, especially at ports of entry."
"That kind of talk may score political points in certain circles, but it flies in the face of good old-fashioned common sense."
"The fact is, the Biden administration is working to reunite hundreds of families who remain separated years after the Trump administration took children from their parents at the border, a policy that..."
"But the question remains do we want to finally overcome our border challenges or do we want to use this issue for partisan attacks?"
"the gentleman from Texas, Mr. Gonzalez, a Republican Member of this panel who represents a border district, called the bill 'anti-American' and 'not Christian'--and I agree."
"Instead, we need to look at the facts, and work together toward solutions."