does that qualify that we kidnapped their children if we did that?

I support $300 million for community oriented policing.

we want judges to be judges; we want them to judge, we don't want them to have to meet a quota or meet a time line in order to deal with justice.

I find unacceptable is that you didn't come to the Congress, to this subcommittee, and openly discuss this budget situation

It is sad and I would just hope that we would look to do what is for the greater good of the American people.

According to the U.S. Government's best scientists, we are not doing nearly enough to avoid substantial damage to our economy and human health from the impacts of climate change.

I am concerned about that, because just in your opening statement you listed so many wonderful things that have been done...

A couple of hundred would bring you to 20 percent, you said?

the chairman's opposition to a wall does not fall under the usual arguments that you will hear.

I support $150 million for Second Chance Act.

What other budget reductions--if your budget request is enacted----

I support $35 million for the Hispanic-Serving Institutions Undergraduate Program at the National Science Foundation because we need to diversify science and make sure everyone has an opportunity.