Brian Higgins actually said...

"That is a problem in terms of morale--morale and just the importance of that relative to recruitment of Officers."

"I was greatly encouraged by the announcement made last month by President Obama and Prime Minister Trudeau regarding the program."

"Unfortunately, U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Office of Field Operations continues to be understaffed at ports of entry based on the agency's own staffing model."

"I want to thank the Chair, and I am pleased to serve as Ranking Member today, particularly given the topic at hand, staffing and infrastructure at America's ports of entry."