We plan to use your testimony wisely in that effort.

The Government must prioritize understanding and combating these networks in order to prevent anti-Semitic and racist violence.

Congress must continue to advocate for policies that protect the Jewish community and all communities impacted by acts of domestic terror.

The Committee on Homeland Security will come to order.

This hearing is an opportunity for all Members of Congress to come together and condemn acts of domestic terrorism and targeted violence motivated by anti-Semitism.

Unfortunately, recent events have once again confirmed that anti-Semitic violence is an urgent and growing threat to the homeland.

We need to enhance and write legislation dealing with the reporting.

The time for thoughts and prayers has passed--the time now is for action.

As Members of Congress, we have an obligation to do everything in our power to protect our constituents.

The escalation of tensions between the United States and Iran could have dire consequences for the security of the homeland.

Government officials, at all levels, have a duty to protect Jewish individuals, communities, and institutions from anti-Semitic violence.

It is our oversight responsibility, as Members of Congress, to refuse to allow the most disturbing and upsetting events fade into the past and help ensure that they are not repeated.

Among other things, the bill would require the Department to create a committee to identify and address issues affecting morale.

One death in custody is too much.

It is part of our oversight responsibility as Members of Congress to refuse to allow the most disturbing and upsetting events fade into the past and help ensure they are not repeated.

Some of us are concerned that between 18 and 12 is a vast shortage of opportunity for us to help children that we are talking about here today.

I have strong objections to the policies the Trump administration has in place along our border that continue to endanger the safety of migrant children such as Remain in Mexico.

I am disappointed to say that little has changed in the ensuing years.

One child death was one too many.

The threats our country face continue to evolve and we must keep pace with them.

I fought alongside my colleagues to ensure increased funding for nonprofit security grants in the appropriations package.

In light of President Trump's reckless strike in Iraq, we may even need to worry about cyber attacks or other retaliation from Iran.

That is why I was proud to introduce H.R. 2476, the American Nonprofit Organizations Against Terrorism Act of 2019.

We must ensure our first responders have the tools they need to get the job done and keep us safe.

The importance of these grants cannot be understated.