"I know this is more crisis oriented, but I also know that many of these individuals that we encounter with a mental health crisis also have a substance abuse crisis."
"I would like to know what this administration's plan is to desegregate our schools, to ensure that there is equity of education."
"Because our children become our adults, and one thing we don't want is to have a whole bunch of uninformed adults that seize upon the Capitol of the United States again."
"I know that, Mr. Secretary, and I need to see how we intend to accomplish that, because all the good intentions in the world need to be followed by a plan of action and a degree of accountability."
"New Jersey has the reputation of having one of best school systems in the country, but we also have the most segregated school system."
"Not one Republican in Congress voted for the American Rescue Plan."
"I will do anything that I can to ensure that you all are treated with the respect that you need in order to keep us safe and secure in the homeland."
"I think that is unfair and that I think is unnecessary."
"Rest assured this committee will continue to conduct careful oversight of the Department's actions at the border."
"I look forward today to hearing from Secretary Mayorkas about his vision for the way forward on homeland security."
"He cut off lawful means of immigration, dismantled our immigration infrastructure, and refused to address the underlying causes of migration."