"These are human beings who are running away from something in the vast majority of cases, and they deserve to be treated with humanity and respect."
"I hope that going forward, we will not lose sight of the fact that the intelligence community has been clear that domestic extremism is one of our other most serious threats."
"We owe it to the American people to focus on all of the threats to the homeland, including those at the Southern Border."
"In 2021, there were 299 fentanyl overdose deaths in my State of Oklahoma."
"That is enough to kill all the residents of Oklahoma City, 650,000 people."
"We know that last year, 13,000 pounds, 13,000 pounds of fentanyl was seized in 2023."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman. I ask unanimous consent to submit statements from the First Focus campaign for children, Human Rights First, and Coalition for Human Immigrant Rights."
"Stand firm against anti-immigrant rhetoric and efforts, and firmly reject attempts to exploit Congressional hearings."
"America has long welcomed those coming to our shores seeking protection from persecution, and we are a better Nation for it."
"To cast a vote in the United States is an act of faith and hope."
"Donald Trump broke that faith. He lost the 2020 election and knew it."
"He summoned a mob to Washington and, knowing they were armed and angry, pointed them to the Capitol and told them to 'fight like hell.'"