Henry Cuellar

That is a 14th century solution to a 21st century problem that we have.

But no President has had true operational control.

Again, looking at the Secure Act, just to make sure, the statutory definition says it means the prevention of all unlawful entries, et cetera, et cetera.

ICE is not making this a priority. And deportations are, even though they are up this year, they are way down from where they had been before, even under the Obama administration.

We are participating in child trafficking, all with the coordination-- or all without the coordination or notification of any local government officials.

That technology, Mr. Secretary, is very important.

If we know that most drugs are coming in through ports of entry, one of the things that concerns me is the major acquisition programs, how long it takes.

We look forward to working with you on this new rule coming in, again, provide the law and order, the border security, but at the same time, respect the rights of the asylum folks.

I feel that Title 8, if we do expedited work process and deportations when the case calls actually works better than title 42.

I do support Title 42, but I do understand that it is coming to an end.

Homeland is very important to me. Like I always tell my friends, I don't go visit the border, I actually live there.

I certainly want to ask you that you all look at working out better deals for the taxpayers' dollars.

We want to work with you to make it work somehow on that and address any concerns that some of the members have.

I would ask you later on, once we get past this appropriation process, sit down with us to go over some of the work that you all have done on that.

I am a big believer in customer service.

We are here looking forward to hearing about the President's budget request for TSA for fiscal year 2024.

I think there are cuts to programs dealing with critical infrastructure, bombing prevention, school safety, and other programs that ensure the security of public gathering spaces.

I think taxpayers always want to see that.

I want to work with you, and if you have any thoughts, let us know.

I don't want the private sector just to depend on the Federal Government, and, at the same time, we want the private sector to do its fair share.

I want to see results on that.

If we put in $1, what is the bang for that $1?

Back in 2010, I changed legislation that modernized the performance, results-oriented government legislation that got passed in the 1990s.

As we all know, cyber threats pose a significant risk to our national security, our economy, and our way of life.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. And, again, I congratulate you on your new role as chairman.