John Culberson: “I ask unanimous consent to claim the time in opposition, but I do not oppose the gentleman's amendment. I agree with his…”

I was unable to make votes due to an off Hill meeting. Had I been present, I would have voted ``Nay'' on rollcall No. 5.

Ninety-six percent of them never show up for their hearing. They are just gone. They enter the United States illegally.

I believe anything that has got a President's portrait on it ought to be under the jurisdiction of the people's elected representatives through this committee.

I encourage you to just be bold and assertive and to get to yes.