"This is the United States of America. Democrats recognize that we can maintain the highest level of security in the world while also treating immigrants with the utmost compassion, respect, and humani..."
"However, the evidence does not support the Republican theory that immigrants are responsible for trafficking fentanyl into the United States."
"During a briefing with reporters, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said it was 'unequivocally false that fentanyl is being brought to the United States by non-citizens encountered in bet..."
"The United States of America has a responsibility to keep our promise to those like Mr. Safi, who bravely helped American soldiers in their time of need, and help him in his time of need as he seeks a..."
"Congressional Democrats understand the complex reasons that immigrants seek to come to the United States and are prepared to work with Republicans to create a plan that both ensures the security of ou..."
"Now, if we had Chinese troops lining up along our Southern Border with weapons aimed at our people, with weapons of mass destruction aimed at our cities, you damn well know you would do something abou..."
"But 100,000 die every year and nothing's being done. Not enough is being done. Numbers are going up, not down."
"This should not be politicized. It's not about race. Fentanyl doesn't care about race."
"fixing our broken immigration system will not only help migrants fleeing persecution and poverty, but it will also help us manage our border human smuggling, put them out of business, free law enforce..."
"I say we, based on Democrats we had 216 Democrats voted for this bill. Only 9 Republicans joined in."
"The bill we passed helps to do that."
"Show me the money. Your budget shows your priorities."