"Violent extremists in Southeast Asia are not a new phenomenon. For decades, Separatist movements have committed bombings, kidnappings, and assassinations in the region."
"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."
"Cross-border travel, the efficient flow of goods and people across the border, and the security of our ports of entry are vital to the communities I am privileged to represent."
"The Honorable Brian Higgins, a Representative in Congress From the State of New York:"
"I am amazed when I read this story about the new international bridge being constructed between Detroit, Michigan, and Windsor, Ontario, and the fact that the entire project is being financed by the C..."
"But this project has been delayed substantially because of lack of interest, lack of will, on the part of the U.S. Government to contribute."
"The only way that you build in reliability and predictability is to build in capacity."
"Congress has 2 responsibilities here: One is budgetary and the other is oversight."