“I think it is important also to recognize that our Customs border prot...” — Kendrick Meek Quote

“I think it is important also to recognize that our Customs border protection officers who secure our borders and conduct inspections of people in vehicles and cargo are also facing staffing shortages.”

“We have an immigration system in this country that not only doesn't work, in many cases it doesn't even make any sense.”

“For Members of Congress, we are saying here on the Democratic side of the aisle we are not going to vote for another pay increase for Members of Congress until the American people get an increase.”

“I'm for whatever it takes to secure our border with Mexico.”

“I am extraordinarily proud of the men and women of U.S. Customs and Border Protection.”

“When Joe Biden dismantled Trump-era border protections on his first day in office, he created a slow-burning national security crisis.”