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Jeh Johnson

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Jeh Johnson is a prominent Democratic politician and attorney who served as the Secretary of Homeland Security under President Barack Obama from 2013 to 2017. In this role, he was responsible for overseeing the nation's security policies, including immigration enforcement and cybersecurity. Johnson played a key role in the implementation of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program, which aimed to protect young undocumented immigrants from deportation. His tenure was marked by significant challenges, including responses to natural disasters and terrorism threats.

Quotes by year · 2009–2026414 total · peak 2014 (120)
2009: 29 quotes2010: 1 quote2011: 3 quotes2013: 8 quotes2014: 120 quotes2015: 60 quotes2016: 63 quotes2017: 5 quotes2018: 26 quotes2019: 7 quotes2020: 8 quotes2021: 14 quotes2022: 39 quotes2023: 16 quotes2024: 9 quotes2025: 5 quotes2026: 1 quote
Mar 11, 2014

We have a long-term acquisition plan to do that, which the cost of that will be considerable.

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Mar 11, 2014

I believe, first and foremost, that our priorities in the Arctic surround increasing commerce there.

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Mar 11, 2014

I think consolidation of data centers and other resources we have to achieve efficiencies is important.

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Mar 11, 2014

I believe that overall, it is a very worthwhile program.

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Mar 11, 2014

I am personally on a recruitment tour. I have visited various colleges and universities so far to talk about this issue.

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Mar 11, 2014

Congress saw the wisdom of a REAL ID Program, and it passed by a majority of its members signed into law.

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Mar 11, 2014

The President's fiscal year 2015 budget request provides the resources necessary to maintain and strengthen our efforts in each of these critical mission areas.

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Mar 11, 2014

I agree that it is an important, worthwhile program for job creation in this country.

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Mar 11, 2014

I think comprehensive immigration reform is critical as a matter of Homeland Security.

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Mar 11, 2014

I begin by thanking this subcommittee for the strong support you have provided to the Department the past 11 years.

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Mar 11, 2014

The fiscal year 2015 budget request builds on our accomplishments over the past 11 years while providing essential support to national and economic security.

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Feb 26, 2014

We've got a good bill, and if there is an opportunity to pass it in this Congress that supports my goals and objectives, enhances homeland security, I'm going to support that measure. I think we in the Congressional and Executive Branches…

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Feb 26, 2014

We have got a good bill, and if there is an opportunity to pass it in this Congress that supports my goals and objectives and enhances homeland security, I am going to support that measure.

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Feb 26, 2014

If we have got a good bill and there is an opportunity to pass it in this Congress, it supports my goals and objectives, and it enhances homeland security, I am going to support the measure.

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Feb 26, 2014

I have looked at it, I have read it, I support it, and our critical infrastructure folks support it.

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Feb 25, 2014

We need to prioritize our removals with regard to National security, public safety, border security threats.

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Feb 25, 2014

If there is support for it, it is a good bill--I think we in the Congressional and Executive branches owe it to the American people to try to get something done.

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Feb 25, 2014

I would welcome the opportunity to visit Nevada again.

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Feb 25, 2014

My personal commitment to the mission of homeland security was also born.

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Feb 25, 2014

Syria has become a matter of homeland security.

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Feb 25, 2014

I look forward to working with this committee to meet the critical mission of homeland security.

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Feb 25, 2014

I will be a champion for the men and women of DHS and I will advocate on their behalf.

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Nov 12, 2013

I pledge to have a very open, transparent relationship with the Chair and the Ranking Member.

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Nov 12, 2013

I recognize the importance of this. Given the nature of the DHS mission, given the nature of the homeland security mission, working effectively with State and local law enforcement, State and local governments, the private sector in the…

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