Maggie Hassan actually said...

"I expect you to ensure that the work of your office remains apolitical and informs decisions at the highest level of the Department and the intelligence community."

"you would resist any attempts by the White House or anyone else to politicize DHS's intelligence analysis."

"I think that would go a long way to explain to the American public why there are other, more effective ways to utilize our resources to make sure we secure the border."

"I would encourage you to do that."