Michael McCaul actually said...

"I hope that your confirmation gives you a greater ability to ensure the administration uses the facts when considering changes to border security."

"I have stated on multiple occasions that CBP's officer staffing shortage and difficulty in retaining professional Border Patrol agents are self-inflicted vulnerabilities."

"I am glad that my bill has bipartisan support, and I know that Chairwoman McSally has her own proposal to address CBP's officer staffing shortage."

"I applaud this effort, but sending the National Guard to the border is nothing really new."