Michael McCaul actually said...

"I support Secretary Nielsen's call to close these legal loopholes."

"I believe this will serve as a powerful deterrent to illegal entry."

"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."