The burden that the American taxpayer is carrying these days is well more than what it should--what he or she should be carrying.

In America we claim that we are the shining beacon of freedom and liberty. But not supporting such an amendment or such a bill would really speak otherwise.

Every member on this committee understands the evil nature of Iran's Supreme Leader, a man who leads a corrupt, criminal theocracy that endangers the Iranian people, as well as the entire international community.

U.S. support is enduring, but it is not without the strings of accountability.

The sponsors of this measure play directly into Putin's hands and jeopardize the very lives of those with whom we are standing.

We need to ensure that that process remains true to our rule of law, not to release folks out in our country before those asylum claims are actually vetted.

If we cannot account for the children that are coming across because of our open border policies then how can we continue to press for an open asylum policy, which is effectively what the Biden Administration has advocated for.

We need comprehensive proactive immigration reform. But that means addressing the root causes of violence and poverty in the Northern Triangle.

We need to reform our immigration laws. We need border security. There is no question about that.

Sending these individuals that I have laid out to unknown situations in Mexico or Central America with no access to family support or proper resources is unconscionable.

We cannot offer the greatness of America to the rest of the world until we take care of our own domestic policy.

I intend to vote for this legislation on committee to allow it to continue to progress to a conference with the Senate.