We need to do more to prevent radicalization, the inspiration of terrorism in this country.
Our policy is if you break the law, we will prosecute you. You have an option to go to a port of entry and not illegally cross into our country.
I do absolutely believe that the climate is changing. I'm not prepared to determine causation.
Congress makes immigration law. It's that simple. That is how our system works.
The Department of Defense is a longtime partner of the Department of Homeland Security, and I thank them for their support.
Every day, we rely on a number of partnerships to help us accomplish our mission to secure our borders. State and local officials, interagency federal partners, Congress, and of course, our international partners. I have been with and will and continue to work with these partners.
