"While the historic crisis at our Southwest Border warrants primary focus, the disastrous consequences of the Biden-Mayorkas open border policy have spread to our once-secure Northern Border as well."
"The subject matter of this hearing is testament to the fact that the damage from poor decisions tends to compound in unexpected ways."
"This subcommittee is excited to get to work."
"I am honored to be Chairman of the subcommittee and to be joined by our Vice Chairman Mike Ezell."
"Oral Statement"
"There has been over an 800 percent increase since the last fiscal year."
"The Biden administration's failed policies embolden criminal organizations to exploit the Northern Border."
"Customs and Border Patrol morale is suffering. Agents work long hours in extreme conditions."
"We will hold President Biden and Secretary Mayorkas accountable for this metastasizing crisis."
"There are now fewer than 2,000 Border Patrol agents to cover the 3,145-mile land border."
"The disastrous consequences of the Biden-Mayorkas open border policies have spread to our once-secure Northern Border as well."