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As you know, given the volume of people that have come across the border in the last year--some two million--that by the way doesn't count the so-called 'getaways.'

I would hope you would use the benefit of your experience and your perspective to advocate within the Administration for those changes.

But we're here because we were elected by our constituents to serve the people of this county and not foreign countries.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Wainstein, congratulations on your nomination and thank you for your lengthy, distinguished public service.