Mary Gay Scanlon: “For the purpose of debate only, I yield the customary 30 minutes to the gentlewoman from Arizona (Mrs. Lesko), pending…”

If we’re going to make a permanent change that affects every American, we should follow the science and prioritize Americans’ health, particularly that of the children.

It’s inhumane. It’s traumatizing, and it’s particularly grotesque because this is then being done so private prison companies can make more profit.

There are Members on this Committee who would rather tear down the faith in the independence of the Department of Justice than say that one man is responsible for his behaviors and is being held to account, both civilly and now criminally.

This is not supposed to be punitive, but it’s pretty hard to say that this is anything but.