I, for one, do not want to see another child harmed because we have not clearly articulated the realities on the ground, consistent with current law.

The President needs to immediately send the National Guard to the Southwest Border to deal with this crisis.

This administration should send an unambiguous message that those arriving will be promptly sent home.

This committee passed, in a bipartisan way, which is almost unheard-of in the climate in Washington, a border security bill.

This crisis I think will literally impact every district across the Nation eventually.

If we really care about protecting our citizens, we need to use all of the personnel that we have available to do that.

As a father, as a former Federal prosecutor, deterrence works.

As a father of five, it is unimaginable to me what would compel a parent to risk the lives of their children on such a dangerous passage.

Every Member of this committee including myself is gravely concerned about the safety of children, no matter where they come from.

Today on the Southwest Border we are facing an escalating refugee crisis.

Now is the time to finally secure the border.