"For all the money we have spent, how can we develop a relationship of trust with the Pakistani government when, in fact, you have what I would call a fairly weak President and an ISI that is rogue at the very least?"
"I think Americans are asking how they could have gone undetected for that long in that kind of an environment."
"I think sometimes we legislate, and there is a law of unintended consequences."
"I think the awareness of the industry has improved."
"It seems to me that all the money we are seizing down there ought to go back towards our border security operations."
"I am outraged that this administration refuses to honestly assess the active threats on our Southern border."
"I look forward to working with you and my time is about ready to expire. But I would like to work with you and the Department in a bipartisan way to enhance this effort because I do think the money co..."
"Cartels kidnap, kill, and mutilate innocent civilians, elected officials, and law enforcement officers."
"We must also secure our borders. We must intensify southbound inspections to seize weapons and cash that arm and fund Drug Trafficking Organizations."
"Our focus must remain on common sense strategies that will aid Mexico in responding to this very serious problem..."
"I think we need more of this down there, and I think we had a crisis situation down there and it is not getting any better."