"I stand firm in our legal responsibilities, and I deeply value every student’s right to be treated with dignity, safety, and respect."
"While I am limited in what I can share at this time due to the sensitive nature of the matter and our duty to protect student privacy, I want to be clear: my commitment—and our district's commitment—t..."
"Legitimate questions about our practices and progress can be asked, and we will answer them."
"This is our number one priority."
"Columbia University exists to serve the United States and the world, by teaching, creating, and advancing knowledge."
"We are taking a methodical and thoughtful approach to addressing the multitude of challenges ahead of us."
"These are Columbia's values, they are America's values, they are essential to a functioning democracy, and we will fight for them."
"I feel like I sometimes have a unique space, particularly on this side of the aisle, in that I've been trying to be a good-natured pain in the Department of Justice's rear end my entire adult life."
"It is our view that audio recordings are essential and people are less likely to participate if they know those are going to be turned over."
"Congressman Armstrong has been a leader in opposing this Administration's open border policies."
"I feel like it is really important that you get to tell your story to other Members of Congress."
"These are leadership decisions that are causing as many frustrations with Federal law enforcement as they are with State law enforcement."