Political Quotes

Mr. Secretary, as we hold you accountable this morning for what happens at the border, I am cognizant that Congress is accountable for failing to give the Department a realistic legal framework for managing the border.

It also says that poverty is unacceptable. And poverty is, in some of our districts and some of our communities, is the biggest roadblock to youngsters being able to get a good education.

I don't think it is exaggeration to say the Trump administration tried to destroy your agency, to shut you down.

Immigration enforcement is complicated and controversial, with policy choices on which members of the subcommittee will strongly disagree.