"the President's proposed budget would provide $66 million for the construction of a new Border Patrol facility in Maine."
"Since President Biden has taken office, there has been nearly a 15-fold increase in northern land border encounters."
"Oral Statement"
"It is critical now more than ever for Members of Congress to come together with one voice to advocate against President Biden and Secretary of Homeland Security Mayorkas' reckless policies."
"Fentanyl is the leading cause of death among adults in the United States, taking more lives each year than car accidents, suicide, heart disease, or cancer."
"Drug trafficking along the Northern Border is increasing exponentially."
"Let me also try to clarify very quickly before I raise questions with one of the witnesses."
"this is the Show Me the Money moment."
"Instead of relying on the Republicans, we have had to count on the Democrats to address these problems."
"According to Customs and Border Protection data, drug smuggling across the Northern Border has increased by nearly 600 percent since fiscal year 2021."
"We have defined operational control in this bill based on the oversight work of the committee."