Summer Lee

I like the idea that we are on the same page about the at-risk approach, and hope that I can work with the Chairwoman.

I have introduced H.R. 3575, the Putting Security First in Preclearance Act to require CBP to make a risk-based security case for any new preclearance site before expanding the program.

I want to thank Mr. Ragsdale and ICE, and the representative of ICE, for participating in an official Congressional hearing in Houston, Texas on human trafficking.

Authorizing legislation for these agencies has not been updated since the Homeland Security Act of 2002.

Enacting such legislation is long overdue.

That is a large number.

I think this hearing is crucial because we must leave here with the idea that solutions are possible.

I don't want that initial determination to cloud how serious this hearing is and how crucial it is that we have a construct that will let the world know and all the entities involved that this is a very serious issue.

Nevertheless, the fact that at least in certain countries travelers can readily board aircraft using passports that do not belong to them is cause for serious concern.

Good morning. At the outset, I would like to say that my thoughts and prayers are with the passengers of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 and their loved ones.

Thank you again, Madam Chairwoman, for reminding us, as I intended to do, of the tragedy that occurred in my home State, my neighbors at Fort Hood, Texas.

I think the premise of this repeal of this particular regulation has value, but I do think...

I think that is what my friend from Utah is suggesting, that we would allow individuals into the United States unchecked and that they would perpetrate horrors.

We should allow those answers, and finally you are reading a 30-year commentary by, under President Reagan.

Who caused the problem? You did. I think that, you know, permeates throughout the Middle East.

I believe we should move more swiftly toward extradition here to the United States with all respect for the sovereignty and friendship of our friends.

I would almost insist that we make that proposal to the present president and find a way not to negotiate up but to negotiate in a lateral way, saying, 'How do we get this done?'

I would like to begin by thanking Chairman McCaul and Ranking Member Thompson for agreeing to convene this hearing on, 'Taking Down the Cartels: Examining the United States-Mexico Cooperation.'

I thank the witnesses testifying today, James Dinkins, executive associate director, Homeland Security Investigations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Department of Homeland Security.

Taken together, the shootings at LAX and Houston-Bush Intercontinental Airport show that airports are target-rich environments.

Let it be very clear that you serve in this Nation's defense, and that TSO Officers across America are first responders.

TSA Officers are in the service of their country and in the service of protecting the National security of this Nation.

I look forward to hearing from Administrator Pistole today on how he intends to train the entire Transportation Security Officer workforce on active-shooter scenarios.

I was the principal author of the last Transportation Security Administration Authorization Act to pass the House of Representatives.

Some of us disagree with that.