Kathleen Rice actually said...

"I think it is important that we remain as a country with a welcoming message to the international community."

"Last summer, the Department of Homeland Security, under the leadership of Secretary Nielsen, implemented a zero tolerance policy which resulted in the separation of thousands of families."

"The proposals and actions carried out by DHS to date have proven inadequate, harmful, and deadly."

"This means that the reunification of family members was either an afterthought of this administration, or simply not prioritized at all."