"I embrace it totally and believe that it is a long-overdue policy and legislative initiative that should be passed."
"I'm going to try and have some rapid-fire questions, and I thank you for bearing with me."
"This is a, sort of, inquiry that we are making together and the framework is one that we are making together."
"First, I'm glad that we are creating a record for something that I believe is enormously important."
"I don't believe that we should hold up comprehensive immigration reform because as Judge Escobar said, that will contribute to your being able to do a better job."
"I am very pleased with your leadership and us working together on a very important component of America's National security."
"Let me also acknowledge Congressmen Beto O'Rourke for championing the value of understanding the border and providing us with insight as relates to the expertise that is in his Congressional district."
"I appreciate the work that your office does, the work that you all do in Washington, D.C."
"I think it is important to note that you are following a policy supported somewhat by law that either Congress has set over the years through immigration policy."
"I have supported you in your uniform change. I have supported you in the sense of the law enforcement concept."
"Congratulations for your leadership of the committee. Congratulations to my friend and colleagues, Mr. Richmond for his service as the Ranking Member."