Lou Barletta

I think we need to make sure that we are not wasting these taxpayer dollars, but we are actually giving the dollars to States who have done things to reduce cost.

I got my farmers asking for more workers and they have actually called me from Republican areas saying, 'Lou, we need more workers on our fields.'

It is time to secure our borders, enforce our Federal laws, and put America first.

We as a Congress have failed by not enforcing the laws of our land and refusing to put the safety and well-being of the American people first.

I am encouraged that President Trump has put a priority on enforcement and that the American people finally have a partner in the White House with their best interests at heart.

It is time to secure our borders, enforce our Federal laws, and put America first.

We have immigration laws for two reasons, to ensure the National security of the United States, and to protect American jobs.

I have been greatly disappointed by President Trump's proposed cuts to these vital programs, but remain committed to supporting much-needed homeland security grants to communities across this country.

It has been a frightening pattern by this President who continuously makes false statements about border security and immigration to the American public.

I am always told we must have compassion for the person who breaks the law and comes to this country illegally, but rarely does someone speak up for the victims of this crime.

I think that President Trump's commitment to getting an infrastructure package passed this year provides the perfect avenue to do that, whether it is through a gas tax, which I have consistently advocated for, or another user fee.

I commend both of you, you and the President, for recognizing how important America's transportation systems are to maintaining our world-class economy.

There are no repercussions to being illegally present in the United States.

I had enough at that point. The Federal Government failed us.

Unless and until we have complete control of our borders, it will remain impossible to fulfill this obligation.

I would like to apologize to all the families across this country who are victims of illegal immigration.

I believe that concessions should not be made until the Castro dictatorship gives their people the freedoms that we, as Americans, take for granted every day.

We also know there is evidence that quality afterschool and summer learning programs are cost-effective strategies in increasing student attendance at all grade levels.

There are studies showing that poor attendance can impact academic achievement, ultimately leading to lower reading and math scores.

You never read in the paper the names of the people whose lives you have saved.

Let's be clear. There is no breach of contract.

Unfortunately, Secretary Kelly, we can't bring back their loved ones, and we can't maybe ease their pain, but what we can do is give these families closure. I applaud the Trump administration for doing that.

That is one of the reasons I feel so passionate about why we need to enforce our immigration laws.

The best thing we can do for small business in a disaster, is give them work and give them some income.