Michael Burgess actually said...

"All of us have worked on legislation to combat the misuse of opioids and to ensure the safety of unaccompanied children at the border."

"I thank the chair and just echo Mr. Cardenas' thanks to all of our constituents for making the trip to be part of this field hearing."

"These 9 Texas students were all younger than 17 years of age. After the story broke, and parents sat waiting to be notified as local authorities began to take action, but to all of us this is unaccept..."

"It is a very important hearing, and it is appropriate that we are doing it here in the Rio Grande Valley."