Anthony D'Esposito

Individuals that had zero experience in law enforcement were influencing you on the decisions that you had to make for the best interest of this Capitol?

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It is my firm belief that those serving in law enforcement and in emergency management represent the very best of America.

I am humbled to be able to conduct this hearing on such sacred ground.

Why? Because he makes policies and carries out policies that have put people in danger.

It is because of exactly failed leadership like this.

These agencies are overrun. The Texas Department of Public Safety has spent $9 billion.

They are not low. There are still thousands upon thousands of people coming to this country illegally.

There is no doubt there is a crime crisis in America thanks in part to the dereliction of duty of Secretary Mayorkas' wide open Southwest Border.

To say that the men and women of DPS are throwing babies into the river is absolute absurd.

I think I know the answers to these questions, but I am going to ask them for the record.

I want to thank you for being here this morning. I mean what I said sincerely. You have a great group.

I would ask unanimous consent to enter into the record these bipartisan reports on climate change, which speak to the reality and the risk that exist.

Let us be a partner with you, please. I mean that with complete sincerity.

I am skeptical about the approach and have serious concerns about how this could be effective.

I would just ask that FEMA move as expeditiously as possible when the Governor does make the request, and that President Biden approve the major disaster emergency declaration once the Governor makes that request.

So please use our subcommittee as a resource. Let us help you.

We may disagree on many policies, but I think we all agree that the focus of emergency management is to be better off today than you were the last time that emergency took place.

Now what are the plans moving forward with that shortfall to still protect vulnerable coastal communities like Long Island?

Really the question is, we need to make sure that that May 15 request receives the same attention that it did for requests prior.

On-going litigation is not a basis for refusing to provide a briefing to Congress.

I am worried that FEMA is becoming a defacto 'damage control' agency.

Yes. I just want to share a few facts on elections in D.C., who--they have clearly been a disaster.

I do not believe that giving mail opportunities will make sure that every one of them casts their ballot either.

I appreciate the thoughts from our colleagues wanting to make sure that those men and women who wear the uniform have every opportunity and right to cast a ballot on election day.