Janet Napolitano: “I think there are several things. One is you have to have a strong and effective enforcement strategy that is sustained…”

I think we are seeing today a tremendous betrayal of that promise, and of the people who rely on those programs.

Yes, I mean, and the defund the FBI, that's just ridiculous. The FBI is the nation's premier Federal law enforcement agency and they work day in and day out to protect the men and women of this country.

I think president-elect Biden ought to keep doing exactly what he's been doing. He needs to be consistent and persistent, and just relying on what the scientists tell him is the best thing for the protection of the American people.

The importance of this hearing and the importance of the support shown in the Senate for this legislation cannot be overstated.