"Many of the needed reforms mentioned here are embodied in Title VI of H.R. 264, legislation introduced by Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee (D-TX)."
"In large cities with multiple multicultural communities, it is very difficult to extract information on violent crimes or human trafficking when there is this sense of intimidation."
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, for holding this hearing, and let me acknowledge each and every one of the witnesses as patriots and individuals who love this country, and we respect that."
"So showing up at a laundry with a raid and you have your uniform on, that would spill through the community and keep you from finding the MS-13 or anyone else that you might try to find."
"Let me acknowledge--I think it is Sheriff Jenkins--just to thank him for his work."
"My position is that we should have comprehensive immigration reform."
"This is an important issue and I wanted to take a moment to provide you and the committee with my perspective."
"I don't think we have answered that. That is true, and we need to improve that."
"Mr. Chairman, thank you for convening today's very important hearing on copyright licensing in a digital age."
"I think it is enormously important for this very important department to have a focused jurisdiction."
"I want to thank you for holding this hearing, and I am conflicted because I am in between Homeland Security, but this is very important to me."