02/14/2022
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"If we can, in fact, adjudicate claims in the countries of origin or in truly safe places, then we will spare children the perilous journey north."
"I certainly hope they do, Senator, and I will follow up on that with alacrity."
"Senator, we make our decisions as we consider to be most effective in furtherance of our mission and not because of pressure by outside groups."
"Yes. Absent some compelling reason why I should not, of which I am unaware as I sit here today and testify, most certainly."