"I want to start by--you mentioned patrolling not only the Capitol complex but areas adjacent to it, particularly those that have a large number of Members living in them."
"I worry, because we have seen an increase in crime in the metropolitan area, that--and we have seen carjackings."
"I think that is the best news I have heard."
"I think it is incredibly important that we have visibility and insight and transparency."
"I think the Subcommittee process is important, and that is especially true here as we consider bills that directly relate to our mission to improve and modernize the institution."
"I fully recognize the work CRS analysts do to support Congress. That work is invaluable."
"I am pleased that we are joined today by Robert Newlen, CRS' interim director."
"Since President Biden took office and under the watch of Secretary Mayorkas, over 8.2 million illegal immigrants have crossed the Southern Border into the United States."
"These numbers alone speak for themselves that the United States does not have operational control of our border."
"It is important to highlight that just 2 milligrams of fentanyl can be lethal."
"Back in August, my home State Governor Kevin Stitt said the fentanyl-related deaths in Oklahoma have increased by nearly 500 percent over the past few years."
"It is the foremost duty of Government to protect its citizens against the harm to one's life, liberty, and property."