Yvette Clarke actually said...

"My Republican colleagues will try to make the American people think that shutting our borders to asylum seekers would help stop human smuggling and trafficking."

"The reality is that we need legal pathways for migrants who are often fleeing conflict, persecution, or dire economic conditions in search of a better life."

"Such instances are a stark reminder that these issues have no business being tied to partisan maneuvering, but rather we must work together to end human trafficking and smuggling."

"While artificial intelligence and cybersecurity will remain important elements defending the country, these are not just technological issues but critical civil and human rights issues as well."