"I will do my part as a Member of Congress, to make sure that we have those resources there."
"I also join him in urging you to support Mr. Chaffetz's bill to make sure that we have some fairness and predictability when it comes to pay for the members of the Border Patrol."
"I appreciate the fact that you are going to release the CBP's Use of Force Policy."
"We need greater oversight and accountability given the missions and the opportunities there at the border."
"I want to commend you for your focus on issues of accountability, especially when it comes to purchasing and contracting within DHS."
"we have contractors get involved in defining how we are going to do things"
"When we have the sequester, when we have Government shutdowns, we are not allocating resources wisely."
"More of that could be spent on our human resources, on the talent that we have there, recruiting and retaining."
"I appreciate the efforts to improve that through faster crossing times, implementing technologies that will allow for that."
"How much will it cost us when we are done?"
"What are the consequences when we miss our budget targets?"
"The fact that we are hearing from all the folks who are in the front lines on these issues... is greatly appreciated."