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."

"I hope we can get back to working together to provide real solutions to protect the most vulnerable and mitigate threats to our homeland."

"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."