Political Quotes

Robert Portman

The Public Record

Aug 15, 2018

I think the summary--Mr. McHenry, correct me if I am wrong--in terms of how many unaccompanied kids actually show up for a hearing, I think their best number is that it is less than half.

congress.gov
Aug 15, 2018

We cannot let this continue. This is wrong, and most of America thinks it is wrong as well.

congress.gov
Aug 15, 2018

There is this legal no-man's land, as HHS has told us, and we need to resolve that issue.

congress.gov
Aug 15, 2018

Your blanket statement that there are no lost children is simply inaccurate.

congress.gov
Aug 15, 2018

The welfare of the child is the responsibility of the sponsor.

congress.gov
Aug 15, 2018

We think you have that responsibility, but if you do not, I assume you want Congress to give you that authority; is that correct?

congress.gov
Aug 15, 2018

I think you have made the case well that we need some reforms, and some of the numbers you just gave us are shocking.

congress.gov
Aug 15, 2018

The solution here, the problem is the people that we are incentivizing to come to this country, and the conditions are horrific on that journey.

congress.gov
Aug 15, 2018

The number one responsibility for ensuring that the child attends the hearing is the sponsor.

congress.gov
Aug 15, 2018

We believe Congress has given you that authority, and by the way, if you do not, who does?

congress.gov

Politicians like Rob Portman