"I also ask the committee to consider the inclusion of rural broadband in the fiscal year 2020 budget."
"the importance of having a budget that supports the health and well-being of our communities, while also being good stewards of taxpayers' dollars."
"Absolutely. It is most important."
"It has been my privilege and honor to be the Chairperson of this Committee during the last couple of Congresses."
"There is nobody better. It is incredible the passion that you have for the border."
"I am a Michigan girl. Time for me to go home to Michigan, to the world's 2 most beautiful grandchildren."
"I certainly appreciate you holding this hearing today. This is an important issue, and I appreciate the witnesses being here."
"It is important that the Secretary be allowed to exercise discretion, with respect to certain individuals, on a case-by-case basis."
"we were negotiating in very good faith with the White House and the various agencies included."
"I appreciate that all involved came together, in the interest of Homeland Security, to strike a compromise that the White House, House Republican leadership, and House Democratic leadership could acce..."
"I think that is a very important point."