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during alejandro mayorkas' tenure as the secretary of homeland security, u.s. border patrol encountered an increasing number on the terrorist watch list in fiscal year 2017 through 2020 combined 11 noncitizens on the terrorist watch list were caught attempting to cross the southwest border between ports of entry. the number increased to 15 in fiscal year 2021, 98 in fiscal year 22, 169 in fiscal year 2023 and 49 so far in fiscal year 24. additionally in the united states versus texas, 599 u.s. 670-2023, the united states supreme court heard a case involving alejandro mayorkas' refusal to comply with certain federal immigration laws that are in issue in this impeachment. the supreme court held that the states have no standing to seek judicial relief to compel alejandro mayorkas to comply with certain legal requirements contained in the immigration and nationality act. however, the supreme court held that, quote, even though the federal courts lack the article three jurisdiction, other forms remain open, for examining the branches enforcement policies. for exampl
during alejandro mayorkas' tenure as the secretary of homeland security, u.s. border patrol encountered an increasing number on the terrorist watch list in fiscal year 2017 through 2020 combined 11 noncitizens on the terrorist watch list were caught attempting to cross the southwest border between ports of entry. the number increased to 15 in fiscal year 2021, 98 in fiscal year 22, 169 in fiscal year 2023 and 49 so far in fiscal year 24. additionally in the united states versus texas, 599 u.s....
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in his conduct while secretary of homeland security, alejandro n. mayorkas in violation of his oath to support and defend the constitution of the united states against all enemies foreign and domestic, to bear true faith and allegiance to the same and to well and faithfully discharge the duties of his office has willfully and systemically refused to comply with the federal immigration laws in that throughout his tenure as secretary of homeland security, alejandro n. major cass has repeatedly violated laws enacted by congress regarding immigration and border security. in large part because of his unlawful kick, millions of aliens have illegally entered the united states on an annual basis with many unlawfully refraining in the united states of -- remaining in the united states. his refusalling to obey the law is not only an offense if against the separation of powers in the constitution of the united states, it also threatens our national security and has had a dire impact on communities across the country. despite clear evidence that his willful and
in his conduct while secretary of homeland security, alejandro n. mayorkas in violation of his oath to support and defend the constitution of the united states against all enemies foreign and domestic, to bear true faith and allegiance to the same and to well and faithfully discharge the duties of his office has willfully and systemically refused to comply with the federal immigration laws in that throughout his tenure as secretary of homeland security, alejandro n. major cass has repeatedly...
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secretary chao homeland security. the managers request the o senae take order for the trial and the managers now request leave to withdraw. >> that would bek madame president. thank you, mr. green. the senate with duly notified the house of representatives when it is ready to proceed. you may proceed to depart. [background sounds] >> madam president? >> for majorityhe leader. >> today of all senators and impeachment rules, senders will be sworn in as jurors tomorrow at 1 p.m. i note the absence of a quorum. >> the clerk will call the roll. [roll call] [roll call] [background sounds] [background sounds] >> we take you live now to the u.s. capitol where the senate is about to gavel in. at one p.m. eastern lawmakers will be sworn in as jurors for the impeachment trial of homeland security secretary alejandro mayorkas. also on the agenda today in the senate legislation to reauthorize section 702 of the fourth intelligence surveillance foreign intelligence surveillance act until 2026 this warrantless surveillance authority
secretary chao homeland security. the managers request the o senae take order for the trial and the managers now request leave to withdraw. >> that would bek madame president. thank you, mr. green. the senate with duly notified the house of representatives when it is ready to proceed. you may proceed to depart. [background sounds] >> madam president? >> for majorityhe leader. >> today of all senators and impeachment rules, senders will be sworn in as jurors tomorrow at 1...
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department of homeland security and homeland security mission from the commitment and resolve of americans across the united states in the wake of the september 11 attacks. we witnessed troop here was him, selfless sacrifice you not unified resolve against people we rallied together for defense we pledge to stand united against the press attacking our nation and way of life. additionally they have guiding principles dhs quote they will remain resolute against the threats and hazards by keeping pace and preparing for those of tomorrow by identifying and confronting systemic risk. it goes on to say homeland security is a whole of society endeavor from every federal department and every american across this nation. we will work together and empower partners to leverage national capacity and capabilities. develop contingency plans that make america safe, secure, and resilient against all threats and all hazards. mr. chairman, it does the department's actions vertically against the state of texas and their own efforts to secure the border live up to that particular guideline? >> not at all. chr
department of homeland security and homeland security mission from the commitment and resolve of americans across the united states in the wake of the september 11 attacks. we witnessed troop here was him, selfless sacrifice you not unified resolve against people we rallied together for defense we pledge to stand united against the press attacking our nation and way of life. additionally they have guiding principles dhs quote they will remain resolute against the threats and hazards by keeping...
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to homeland security. here's what the secret service said about those records. it says that the o.i.g. requested the communications on february 26, after the migration was well under way. the secret service notified d.h.s. o.i.g. of the loss of certain phone data but confirmed to o.i.g. that none of the text s it was seeking had been lost in the migration. i think we later found out they were lost. but when he said this on february 26, the migration was underway. didn't say it was complete. that it was underway. now secretary mayorkas was confirmed on february 2. so this would have been 24 days after that, that the secret service themselves is saying they're still in the process of migrating. now what the secret service claimed is that they swiched phones and phone providers and then deleted all of the old phones. but it seems, according to the secret service, that they were still in the process of doing that while secretary mayorkas was in charge of homeland security which is the umbrella over the secret
to homeland security. here's what the secret service said about those records. it says that the o.i.g. requested the communications on february 26, after the migration was well under way. the secret service notified d.h.s. o.i.g. of the loss of certain phone data but confirmed to o.i.g. that none of the text s it was seeking had been lost in the migration. i think we later found out they were lost. but when he said this on february 26, the migration was underway. didn't say it was complete....
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we will take you back now to the start of today's impeachment trial against homeland security secretary mayorkas. >> a quorum is present pursuant to rule three of the rules and procedure and practice in the senate. sitting on impeachment trials at 1:00 p.m. having arrived in a quorum having been established, the senate will consider to consideration of articles of impeachment against alejandro mayorkas secretary of homeland security. majority leak is recognized by. >> pursuant to rule three of impeachment in eisai's isis constitution, the president pro tem emeritus the senator from iowa will now administer the oath to the president pro tem patty murray. >> you solemnly swear that it all things pertaining to the trial of impeachment of alejandrohe mayorkas secretary f homeland security now pending you will do impartial justice according to the constitution and laws is to help you god? >> i do. at this time i will administer the oath to all senators in the chamber in conformance with article one section iii clause six of the constitution and the senates impeachment rules. while all senato
we will take you back now to the start of today's impeachment trial against homeland security secretary mayorkas. >> a quorum is present pursuant to rule three of the rules and procedure and practice in the senate. sitting on impeachment trials at 1:00 p.m. having arrived in a quorum having been established, the senate will consider to consideration of articles of impeachment against alejandro mayorkas secretary of homeland security. majority leak is recognized by. >> pursuant to...
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this body also passed the homeland security appropriations bill, giving the homeland security department more money than that department has ever received. we funded those additional agents. we funded those pay raises. we funded additional detention beds. and what has happened to our proposings bill? it also sits in the senate waiting for the senate to take action. and today my friends across the aisle, they seek to hide behind this senate bill that was crafted behind closed doors in the cover of darkness, a bill that did not include anything from the house of representatives, did not include homeland security chairman mark green or ranking member bennie thompson. three senators out of 100 sat down and crafted a bill. mr. green: another minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for an additional minute. guest: that bill with no input on behalf of the house of representatives. we are now supposed to adopt that bill before it even passes the senate. i want to give you a number, mr. speaker. that number is 370,000. that is the number of immigrants who came into our countr
this body also passed the homeland security appropriations bill, giving the homeland security department more money than that department has ever received. we funded those additional agents. we funded those pay raises. we funded additional detention beds. and what has happened to our proposings bill? it also sits in the senate waiting for the senate to take action. and today my friends across the aisle, they seek to hide behind this senate bill that was crafted behind closed doors in the cover...
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that they just referred to the homeland security committee. but again as many of my colleagues indicated, impeachment has a high constitution bar. and the house republicans have come nowhere close to. [indiscernible question] mr. thompson: i'll let the lawyers handle it. ♪ 3] >> i'll take the first question. if you could prove that secretary mayorkas was knowingly, will fully and intentionally allowing fentanyl into this country, violating the laws in order to allow people to stream over the southern border of whatever this motion of willful kneeing legitimate they have come up. even though there hasn't been determined as a high crime and misdemeanor. you come to the congress asking for more resources to stop the 500,000 american-made guns from going from the united states over the southern border into the drug cartels hands so they can control human trafficking and fentanyl at the border. there is a bill introduced to address that. the republicans will not cosponsor it much less address it. he has taken numerous actions but republicans just
that they just referred to the homeland security committee. but again as many of my colleagues indicated, impeachment has a high constitution bar. and the house republicans have come nowhere close to. [indiscernible question] mr. thompson: i'll let the lawyers handle it. ♪ 3] >> i'll take the first question. if you could prove that secretary mayorkas was knowingly, will fully and intentionally allowing fentanyl into this country, violating the laws in order to allow people to stream...
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department of homeland security and its homeland security mission are borne from the commitment and resolve of americans across the united states in the wake of the september 11 attacks. in those darkest hours, we witnessed true heroism, self-sacrifice and a unified resolve against evil. we rallied together for our common defense and we phrepbged to stand -- pledged to stand united against the threats attacking our great nation, fellow americans and way of life. additionally, they've got guiding principles. d.h.s., quote, that they will remain resolute against today's threats and hazards by keeping base our adversaries and preparing for those of tomorrow by identifying and confronting systemic risks. goes on to say, hopingland security -- homeland security is a whole of society entkefbger from every federal -- endeavor from every federal department and agency to every american across this nation, we will work together and empower partners to leverage national capacity and capabilities. and develop contingency plans that make america safe, secure and resilient against all threats and all haz
department of homeland security and its homeland security mission are borne from the commitment and resolve of americans across the united states in the wake of the september 11 attacks. in those darkest hours, we witnessed true heroism, self-sacrifice and a unified resolve against evil. we rallied together for our common defense and we phrepbged to stand -- pledged to stand united against the threats attacking our great nation, fellow americans and way of life. additionally, they've got...
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so right now the homeland, the department of homeland security was created after 9/11. do you feel we are much safer today than we were before 9/11 because of the department? >> i do. much more. >> should a 9/11 event occur again? >> you know, it's our job and not just the department of homeland security but the federal government in partnership with state and local tribal territorial law enforcement and the american citizenry to be vigilant. because the threat landscape as directory of the fbi has actually communicative public look, we are in a heightened threat above is. >> a number of people from homeland security and for the cia or nsa have gone to capitol hill and said that tiktok is a danger to our national security what the public has been given that much detailed information about what the threat is. how much of a threat to our national security is tiktok? >> the people's republic of china ask adversely to the interest of the united states in different ways -- ask. one of those ways is through the dissemination of this information, intentional communication of f
so right now the homeland, the department of homeland security was created after 9/11. do you feel we are much safer today than we were before 9/11 because of the department? >> i do. much more. >> should a 9/11 event occur again? >> you know, it's our job and not just the department of homeland security but the federal government in partnership with state and local tribal territorial law enforcement and the american citizenry to be vigilant. because the threat landscape as...
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homeland security secretary spoke about immigration and border security and hamas economic limit washington dc by alejandro mayorkas. [background sounds]. [background sounds]. >> okay can i have your please.n and have a conversation the secretary of homeland security, alejandro mayorkas known to many as la. >> thank you. >> and so why don't we dig right into it. why did you want to leave a very prosperous law firm job to be homelandtary of security did you ever have second thoughts aboutd that. >> no second thoughts. what a privilege it is to leave a place one loves to be able to go to a place one loves. another way that a bridge the two worlds is by borrowing and stealing intelligence of jamie, is the chair and cochair of a homeland security council in the department of homeland security that jewel think that i am, i just stole matthew ferraro from the law firm to join us to be a senior counselor on technology. >> okay and well let me talk about the elephant in the room, because you relate second secretary in history of our country, to be impeached. i was like living through that impeachme
homeland security secretary spoke about immigration and border security and hamas economic limit washington dc by alejandro mayorkas. [background sounds]. [background sounds]. >> okay can i have your please.n and have a conversation the secretary of homeland security, alejandro mayorkas known to many as la. >> thank you. >> and so why don't we dig right into it. why did you want to leave a very prosperous law firm job to be homelandtary of security did you ever have second...
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it's being led by mark green, the chair of the homeland security committee. there's what he had to say on the house floor today. >> here we are, they say it's about policy, this is about a systemic planned mechanism to undo the immigration laws passed before. just because the current secretary doesn't think that's what they ought to be. that secretary is supposed to execute those laws, but he has chosen not to. he shouted tainted criminal felons and he has directed his dhs employees not to do that. violating the laws passed by this body, telling this separate but equal branch of government, i don't care what you say or have passed as law. i don't care that you represent the voice of the american people. i'm the guy who knows the best way to do it, and i am going to do it my way. that is the road to kearny. that is power in one man's hands. and that is not what our constitution says it's supposed to be. and he took an oath to that constitution to defend that constitution that says this branch rights, that branch executes. he has violated his oath of he has sub
it's being led by mark green, the chair of the homeland security committee. there's what he had to say on the house floor today. >> here we are, they say it's about policy, this is about a systemic planned mechanism to undo the immigration laws passed before. just because the current secretary doesn't think that's what they ought to be. that secretary is supposed to execute those laws, but he has chosen not to. he shouted tainted criminal felons and he has directed his dhs employees not...
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. >> the house homeland security committee held its first hearing on impeaching homeland security secretary alejandra mayorkas for his handling of u.s. border policies. republican attorneys general from missouri, oklahoma, and montana testified on what they see as a lack of enforcement at the u.s. southern border and how it has affected their states. a law professor also testified on why he believes the accusations do not rise to the level of impeachment. here is a portion of that hearing. >> the focus of this hearing is to receive testimony on president biden and secretary mayorkas' open border policies, and how these failed policies have had profound and devastating impact throughout the country. this is the first hearing in the impeachment proceedings regarding secretary mayorkas. i now recognize myself for opening statement. good morning. today is a solemn occasion, as this committee begins official impeachment proceedings in the matter of department of homeland security secretary alejandro mayorkas, and his handling of america's borders since taking office in february of 2021. morn occ
. >> the house homeland security committee held its first hearing on impeaching homeland security secretary alejandra mayorkas for his handling of u.s. border policies. republican attorneys general from missouri, oklahoma, and montana testified on what they see as a lack of enforcement at the u.s. southern border and how it has affected their states. a law professor also testified on why he believes the accusations do not rise to the level of impeachment. here is a portion of that...
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homeland security secretary all hundred mayorkas spoke about immigration and border security at an event hosted by the economic club of washington, d.c. [indiscernible conversations] >> ok. can i have your attention please? please? have con have you conversation with the secretary of homeland security. thank you. >> thank you. >> why don't we dig right into it. it? why did you want to leave a prosperous law firm job to be the secretary of homeland security? have you had any second thoughts? >> no second thoughts. what a privilege it is to leave a place one loves to go to a place one loves. the way i bridge the two worlds is by borrowing and stealing talent. so jamie is the chair, , culture of her homeland security advisory council in the department of homeland sec adjustable matthew for our from a law firm to join us. >> ok. let me talk about the elephant in the room. you were the second secretary in the history of our country to be impeached. what was it like living through that impeachment process and is it finally over now? >> to my knowledge it is over. quite frankly, i have said pub
homeland security secretary all hundred mayorkas spoke about immigration and border security at an event hosted by the economic club of washington, d.c. [indiscernible conversations] >> ok. can i have your attention please? please? have con have you conversation with the secretary of homeland security. thank you. >> thank you. >> why don't we dig right into it. it? why did you want to leave a prosperous law firm job to be the secretary of homeland security? have you had any...
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the homeland security department itself. here is the problems and congress can't get anything done for the last 20 something years. we will submit it, this is the best course of action, has homeland security done that? >> there are two powerful examples. number one on his first day in office, president biden presented legislation to congress. secondly i had the privilege and the honor of sitting bide the bipartisan group of senators who worked out a compromised that i urged congress to pass. >> thank you, mr. chairman. yield back. >> the gentleman's time has expired. >> secretary mayorkas, thank you for being here to speak on the fy25 presidential budget request. the president's budget request reflects the administration priorities, correct? >> it does, congressman? >> i would like to talk about the threats to homeland and dhs that we see according to your budget request. i was pleased last year that you acknowledged the threat that unmanned aircraft system posed at our southern border saying in part that, i quote, drones ar
the homeland security department itself. here is the problems and congress can't get anything done for the last 20 something years. we will submit it, this is the best course of action, has homeland security done that? >> there are two powerful examples. number one on his first day in office, president biden presented legislation to congress. secondly i had the privilege and the honor of sitting bide the bipartisan group of senators who worked out a compromised that i urged congress to...
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my time on homeland security, i have gone to visit the border. and i have asked those men and women that protect our country, what do you need? what have you done? as i was jeffries speak, i was reminded of i was reminded of the conversation i had with a border agent at san isidro. he just finished a major bust of fentanyl at the border. and asked him, i said how did you do it? and this gentleman was proud and said, you know what? i looked at that automobile. i looked at the driver, and he said there's something wrong there, something wrong. he said thatin car to secondary, record bust. went back a little bit later, spoke to the same border agents at this it can what can we do to make your job better? and one of them, to love them, three them started saying, we need more resources -- two of them -- we are forced to work overtime. there's not enough of us to inspect all these cars. us here at enough of the border cross points where 95% of the fentanyl comes into our country. one of them said i'm getting ready to quit. i got little kids. i'm a sing
my time on homeland security, i have gone to visit the border. and i have asked those men and women that protect our country, what do you need? what have you done? as i was jeffries speak, i was reminded of i was reminded of the conversation i had with a border agent at san isidro. he just finished a major bust of fentanyl at the border. and asked him, i said how did you do it? and this gentleman was proud and said, you know what? i looked at that automobile. i looked at the driver, and he said...
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what is homeland security investigations doing to tackle it? >> homeland security investigations and our sister agencies in the federal government have an unprecedented attack against not only transnational chris -- criminal organizations after rustic -- domestic operations with respect to our efforts against that specific gang. >> i would appreciate that. is hsi part of fbi's anti-gang task force? >> i believe it is. >> this is important and that we use every leverage of government s tools both at the federal, state and local level to go after these criminals. i'm talking about criminals and bad actors that are in our communities. how do we find them and prevent them from committing crimes? i think hsi will be on the forefront of a lot of that. i represent a large part of west texas. oil and gas is a big part of that. i was on a recent swing through west texas where they are seeing a rising amount of oil theft. i bring this up, because a lot of it is tied to the open border crisis. some of these actors are not o american citizens. what do you
what is homeland security investigations doing to tackle it? >> homeland security investigations and our sister agencies in the federal government have an unprecedented attack against not only transnational chris -- criminal organizations after rustic -- domestic operations with respect to our efforts against that specific gang. >> i would appreciate that. is hsi part of fbi's anti-gang task force? >> i believe it is. >> this is important and that we use every leverage...
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>> a specific job seidel, secretary of the department of homeland security. >> secretary of homeland security. now i'm no constitutional scholar, mr. drummond, but just from that job title alone, would you assess that maybe his job might be to secure and protect the homeland? >> he has the duty to control and guard our home. >> mr. bailey, his secretary mayorkas doing that? >> he has abdicated his official legal responsibilities and his moral and ethical responsibilities. >> mr. knutsen, is he doing that? >> absolutely is not, he's derelict in many of those duties. >> one of my colleagues talked about the difference between individuals crossing on the terror watch list between the biden administration, secretary mayorkas and the former administration. those numbers were a stark contrast. under the last administration, 14 individuals on the terror watch list came through, were encountered at that southern border. under this administration we still have several months to go in this new year, already 300 individuals on the terror watch listare you gentlemen aware of how many individuals
>> a specific job seidel, secretary of the department of homeland security. >> secretary of homeland security. now i'm no constitutional scholar, mr. drummond, but just from that job title alone, would you assess that maybe his job might be to secure and protect the homeland? >> he has the duty to control and guard our home. >> mr. bailey, his secretary mayorkas doing that? >> he has abdicated his official legal responsibilities and his moral and ethical...
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we take it out to the house rules committee as they consider a resolution to a beach homeland security secretary mayorkas the full house expected to take up the impeachment resolution as soon as tomorrow. you are watching live coverage. >> enjoyed widespread support is gathering dust will congress focuses on the impeachment inquiry i assume you disagree with this? >> i do pray. >> you do? it's interesting these are your words. this is an editorial that you wrote five years ago. that was during the debates about the impeachment of former president trump written by a market green guest columnist in the tennessean newspaper in your state. americans are the victims of the impeachment inquiry. a lot of bipartisan legislation enjoys widespread support is gathering dust while congress focuses on the impeachment inquiry paid fascinating to me you've changed your tune. i'll give you a chance to respond in a moment. and will enter into the record pray. >> without objection. >> part of the challenge for me in so many of my colleagues on the side of the aisle is what we see from our colleagues who
we take it out to the house rules committee as they consider a resolution to a beach homeland security secretary mayorkas the full house expected to take up the impeachment resolution as soon as tomorrow. you are watching live coverage. >> enjoyed widespread support is gathering dust will congress focuses on the impeachment inquiry i assume you disagree with this? >> i do pray. >> you do? it's interesting these are your words. this is an editorial that you wrote five years...
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we will come secretary of homeland security, alejandro mayorkas, to just lie about the fy25 request. thank you for being here on a busy day. i'm looking forward to a lively discussion about the budget priorities for the coming year. nothing is more important in our federal budget and supporting the 260,000 federal employees who spend every day defending our nation. i have reviewed the president's proposed budget. i support lots of it. have questions about other parts, and i look forward to our subcommittees bipartisan work. i want to use the rest of my time here today to address two elements that linger in the room. first, this budget, even with this proposed increase is not enough to secure our border and manage the unusually high levels of immigration to the united states that started not in 2021 or 2022, but 2019. when president trump was president. this budget doesn't provide enough money and this budget by definition cannot update the immigration laws of this country, which are outdated and broken, but do you know what did provide enough money? do you know what did fix our broke
we will come secretary of homeland security, alejandro mayorkas, to just lie about the fy25 request. thank you for being here on a busy day. i'm looking forward to a lively discussion about the budget priorities for the coming year. nothing is more important in our federal budget and supporting the 260,000 federal employees who spend every day defending our nation. i have reviewed the president's proposed budget. i support lots of it. have questions about other parts, and i look forward to our...
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security on quote, the way forward on homeland security. number two september 202nd 2021, secretary mayorkas testified before the house of representatives committee on homeland security on, quote worldwide threats to the homeland 20 years after 9/11. number three, april 27, 2022 secretary mayorkas testified to be for the house of representatives committee on homeland security on quote the review of the fiscal year 2023 budget request for the department of homeland security. number four, november 15 2022, the secretary testified before the house of representatives committee on homeland security on, quote, worldwide threats to the homeland. number five, april 19, 2023,before the committee on homeland security on, quote the review of the fiscal year 2024 budget for the department of homeland security and number six, november 15, 2023, the secretary mayorkas testified before the house of representatives committee on homeland security on worldwide threats for the homeland. the department of homeland security has further related over 20,000 pages
security on quote, the way forward on homeland security. number two september 202nd 2021, secretary mayorkas testified before the house of representatives committee on homeland security on, quote worldwide threats to the homeland 20 years after 9/11. number three, april 27, 2022 secretary mayorkas testified to be for the house of representatives committee on homeland security on quote the review of the fiscal year 2023 budget request for the department of homeland security. number four,...
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security, he does not believe in securing the homeland, and he has refused to fulfill his duty of securing the homeland. now, i know that secretary mayorkas is doing the bidding of joe biden and the biden administration. he's just doing what they tell him he's got to do. that in and of itself tells you a lot about what this administration thinks about the security and sovereignty of this country. and here is why. on the biden-mayorkas watch, you have more than 9.4 million illegal aliens coming in to this country. that is in less than three years. 9.4 million. now we know that there's between 1.7 million and 2.5 million got-aways. some of those got-aways are included in that 9.4 million number. others are not, because they didn't see them as they were coming through and couldn't get to them, mr. president, they found things they left on the roadside or in the woods in the brush later on. out of this 10 million or so that have illegally come into the country -- and, by the way, just to help everyone have the right context, that number of 10 million, that is greater than the population of 38
security, he does not believe in securing the homeland, and he has refused to fulfill his duty of securing the homeland. now, i know that secretary mayorkas is doing the bidding of joe biden and the biden administration. he's just doing what they tell him he's got to do. that in and of itself tells you a lot about what this administration thinks about the security and sovereignty of this country. and here is why. on the biden-mayorkas watch, you have more than 9.4 million illegal aliens coming...
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this body also passed the homeland security appropriations bill, giving the homeland security department more money than that department has ever received. we funded those additional agents. we funded those pay raises. we funded additional detention beds. and what has happened to our proposings bill? it also sits in the senate waiting for the senate to take action. and today my friends across the aisle, they seek to hide behind this senate bill that was crafted behind closed doors in the cover of darkness, a bill that did not include anything from the house of representatives, did not include homeland security chairman mark green or ranking member bennie thompson. three senators out of 100 sat down and crafted a bill. mr. green: another minute. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for an additional minute. guest: that bill with no input on behalf of the house of representatives. we are now supposed to adopt that bill before it even passes the senate. i want to give you a number, mr. speaker. that number is 370,000. that is the number of immigrants who came into our countr
this body also passed the homeland security appropriations bill, giving the homeland security department more money than that department has ever received. we funded those additional agents. we funded those pay raises. we funded additional detention beds. and what has happened to our proposings bill? it also sits in the senate waiting for the senate to take action. and today my friends across the aisle, they seek to hide behind this senate bill that was crafted behind closed doors in the cover...
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it's literally his job is to secure the homeland. and he's refusing to do it. the fact of the matter is some of my colleagues that have concerns about issues of maladministration and so forth. in you believe this is maladministration, i do not, i think it goes beyond maladministration. it's the purposesful willing of the denial of the law of the american people that goes beyond maladministration. even if you accept the notion -- i keep hearing the founders rejected maladministration. mr. madison raised a concern after it was seconded. and he said a term would be considered during tenure of the pleasure of the senate. there was debate. governor mason withdrew mal administration. there was no vote but instead in its place substituted language at the time, other high crimes and misdemeanors. you go back and say, what does it mean? i wasn't there. there are debates about what it meant. one thing is british common law had developed a definition of high crimes and misdemeanors which was included but not limited to maladministration. this is a debate worthy of academi
it's literally his job is to secure the homeland. and he's refusing to do it. the fact of the matter is some of my colleagues that have concerns about issues of maladministration and so forth. in you believe this is maladministration, i do not, i think it goes beyond maladministration. it's the purposesful willing of the denial of the law of the american people that goes beyond maladministration. even if you accept the notion -- i keep hearing the founders rejected maladministration. mr....
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because yes indeed it's about homeland security. these are homeland security issues. >> congresswoman, i look forward to working with you on assessing what legislative changes are needed to better address the increasing impact of climate change, the increasing frequency and gravity of extreme weather events. i have spoken with mayors around the country about the need to meet building codes. something as basic as that, because the building codes are addressing the weather of yesterday and not the weather of today or tomorrow. i believe it is colorado state university that just issued a report about its prediction for hurricane season and it is really looking very, very troubling. an ounce of prevention today, absolutely vital to preventing calamities in local communities across this country, and the situation is getting worse from an extreme weather perspective, and we have to work with every community to ensure it understands what it needs to do, how the funds that we distribute to it and funds they themselves have in terms of under
because yes indeed it's about homeland security. these are homeland security issues. >> congresswoman, i look forward to working with you on assessing what legislative changes are needed to better address the increasing impact of climate change, the increasing frequency and gravity of extreme weather events. i have spoken with mayors around the country about the need to meet building codes. something as basic as that, because the building codes are addressing the weather of yesterday and...
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homeland security secretary mayorkas says the border is not open. mayorkas says the border is closed . mayorkas takes heat for repeating the border is secure during house hearings. dhs treats the secure border claim alive. mayorkas is accused of lying under oath . my favorite, mr. chairman, mayorkas latest litany of lies on the border puts desantis to shame. these are the headlines and these are what is being talked about. he has been untruthful for congress. he comes in here and he raises his hand and then he lies when he says the border is secure. he lies when the says the border is not open and we are allowing over 370,000 immigrants to flood across the border last month alone. we want to talk about what house republicans have done. we are doing this again for political theater. last year we passed hr 2, the most comprehensive package that i have seen during my time in congress. we talked about funding. what have we done on funding? the house appropriations bill, dealing with funding went above and beyond this request from the president. the pres
homeland security secretary mayorkas says the border is not open. mayorkas says the border is closed . mayorkas takes heat for repeating the border is secure during house hearings. dhs treats the secure border claim alive. mayorkas is accused of lying under oath . my favorite, mr. chairman, mayorkas latest litany of lies on the border puts desantis to shame. these are the headlines and these are what is being talked about. he has been untruthful for congress. he comes in here and he raises his...
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on c-span 3 the house homeland security committee holds its first formal hearing on impeachment inquiry to alejano mayorkas, you can also watch on the free c-span now video app or on lane at c-span.org. >> kansas republican senator roger measural came to the senate floor to ask unanimous consent for a vote of no confidence in homeland security secretary alejandro mayorkas for handling of the border and u.s. immigration policy. other gop senators joined senator marshal to the express disappointment with the secretary defer democratic senator object today the unanimous consent request. this comes as the house is considering resolution to impeach secretary mayorkas. i stand here today to demand accountability on behalf of the american people for the worst border crisis we've ever seen. for the past three years americans have witnessed the negligence and gross negligence and gross >> worse than the day before. the consequences of this crisis has been fatal killing 300 americans a day. 300,000 americans over the last 3 years due to drugs trafficked into our homeland. it's been costly, undue
on c-span 3 the house homeland security committee holds its first formal hearing on impeachment inquiry to alejano mayorkas, you can also watch on the free c-span now video app or on lane at c-span.org. >> kansas republican senator roger measural came to the senate floor to ask unanimous consent for a vote of no confidence in homeland security secretary alejandro mayorkas for handling of the border and u.s. immigration policy. other gop senators joined senator marshal to the express...
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we will come secretary of homeland security, alejandro mayorkas, to just lie about the fy25 request. thank you for being here on a busy day. i'm looking forward to a lively discussion about the budget priorities for the coming year. nothing is more important in our federal budget and supporting the 260,000 federal employees who spend every day defending our nation. i have reviewed the president's proposed budget. i support lots of it. have questions about other parts, and i look forward to our subcommittees bipartisan work. i want to use the rest of my time here today to address two elements that linger in the room. first, this budget, even with this proposed increase is not enough to secure our border and manage the unusually high levels of immigration to the united states that started not in 2021 or 2022, but 2019. when president trump was president. this budget doesn't provide enough money and this budget by definition cannot update the immigration laws of this country, which are outdated and broken, but do you know what did provide enough money? do you know what did fix our broke
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has homeland security did that? >> there are two powerful examples and on his first day in office president biden presented legislation to congress and secondly i had the privilege and honor of sitting beside the bipartisan group of senators who worked out a compromise that i urge congress to pass. >> the gentleman's time is expired and i recognize the gentleman from alabama for five minutes of testimony. >> secretary, thank you for being here to speak on the fy 2025 budget request and the budget request reflects the administration's priorities, correct? >> it does. >> i want to talk about the threats to homeland and dhs that we see according to your budget request. i was pleased last year that you acknowledge the threat that unmanned aircraft systems pose at the southern border saying in part that drones are being used and in a myriad of ways in a number of different ways to create a public safety risk. you and i agree on this that the cartels use the drones at the border and it is alarming and from using them to t
has homeland security did that? >> there are two powerful examples and on his first day in office president biden presented legislation to congress and secondly i had the privilege and honor of sitting beside the bipartisan group of senators who worked out a compromise that i urge congress to pass. >> the gentleman's time is expired and i recognize the gentleman from alabama for five minutes of testimony. >> secretary, thank you for being here to speak on the fy 2025 budget...
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, homeland security. responding to disasters, helping committees recover and build back stronger. we've got extreme weather events, wild fires, hurricanes, winter storms, threaten the infrastructure that we rely on every day. let me talk about connecticut across new england historic flooding. fleets events put people's livelihood and their lives reallyly at risk and create pubc house and public safety crisis. like to focus on prevention. predisaster mitigation for the sad reality is disasters are going to happen. can we speak to the 2025 request for fema? how do you envision it should be focused on preparedness, protection, and mitigation. where are increases needed in order for you to support this work but what kind of policy changes should congress be considering because yes indeed it's about homeland security. atonement security issues for. >> congresswoman i look for to working with you on what legislative changes are needed to better address the increasing impacts of climate change. the increasing fr
, homeland security. responding to disasters, helping committees recover and build back stronger. we've got extreme weather events, wild fires, hurricanes, winter storms, threaten the infrastructure that we rely on every day. let me talk about connecticut across new england historic flooding. fleets events put people's livelihood and their lives reallyly at risk and create pubc house and public safety crisis. like to focus on prevention. predisaster mitigation for the sad reality is disasters...
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you're right, this is homeland security. we don't have jurisdictions like chair mccaul does in foreign affairs or certain things. we have a wide-range of jurisdiction yet we have been focused on the border at the detriment. so many committees here from new york, both side of the aisle, this was a select committee after 911. that means something to me. that means a lot of people on the committee, we can talk about the border. we have people from border states. i myself in my first year went to the border twice. we care and you want to talk, chair, alluded to how we treat each other on the committee. there's been accusations on democrats. we don't care. that's not true. we listened, we had a conversation. let's talk about the jurisdiction. we held 17 hearings, 17 on the border and this impeachment is part of that. we have held zero, zero, i repeat full committee hearings dedicated to emergency preparedness, cyber threats, infrastructure protection, transportation security, department of homeland security management or informat
you're right, this is homeland security. we don't have jurisdictions like chair mccaul does in foreign affairs or certain things. we have a wide-range of jurisdiction yet we have been focused on the border at the detriment. so many committees here from new york, both side of the aisle, this was a select committee after 911. that means something to me. that means a lot of people on the committee, we can talk about the border. we have people from border states. i myself in my first year went to...
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security on worldwide threats for the homeland. the department of homeland security has further related over 20,000 pages documents to congressional committees in the 118th congress. 13,000 of which were provided to the house of representatives committee on the homeland security alone. january 11, 2024, the secretary offered to make himself available to testify before the house of representatives committee on homeland security homeland securityduring the impt proceedings. >> i insist on the plaintiff order pursuant to call seven the amendment doesn't identify with the subject matter and the task therefore is not germane and out of order. >> does the gentleman who offered the amendment wish to be heard on the point of order? >> yes, please. >> you have the floor. >> this amendment would point out blatant hypocrisy of a side that did nothing when the trump administration officials didn't respond to subpoenas but now is taking issues with of the secretary of homeland security who wanted to show up but couldn't come on the day they wan
security on worldwide threats for the homeland. the department of homeland security has further related over 20,000 pages documents to congressional committees in the 118th congress. 13,000 of which were provided to the house of representatives committee on the homeland security alone. january 11, 2024, the secretary offered to make himself available to testify before the house of representatives committee on homeland security homeland securityduring the impt proceedings. >> i insist on...
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security on, quote, the way forward on homeland security. number two, september 202nd, 2021, secretary mayorkas testified beforehe representatives committee on homeland security on, quote, worldwide threats to the homeland 20 years after 9/11. number three, april 27, 2022, secretary mayorkas testified to be for the house of representatives committee on homeland security on, quote, the review of the fiscal year 2023 budget request for the department of homeland security. number four, november 15, 2022, the secretary testified before the house of representatives committee on homeland security on, quote, worldwidets to the homeland. number five, april 19, 2023, secretary mayorkas testified before the committee on homeland security on, quote, the year 20t for the department of homeland security and number six,vember y mayorkas testified before the house of representatives committee on homeland security on worldwide threats for the homeland. the department of homeland security has further related over 20,000 pages documents to congressional commi
security on, quote, the way forward on homeland security. number two, september 202nd, 2021, secretary mayorkas testified beforehe representatives committee on homeland security on, quote, worldwide threats to the homeland 20 years after 9/11. number three, april 27, 2022, secretary mayorkas testified to be for the house of representatives committee on homeland security on, quote, the review of the fiscal year 2023 budget request for the department of homeland security. number four, november...