Nita Lowey actually said...

It is my hope that we will move forward on a bipartisan basis and not hold the nation's security and prosperity hostage over partisan games.

I am very pleased that eventually we passed a clean bill fully funding DHS.

Now more than ever, we must support the Department in fulfilling this most essential yet complex goal.

I do want to thank you, Mr. Chairman and Ranking Member Lucille Roybal-Allard for holding this hearing.