Committee on Homeland Security 119th Congress Organizational Meeting
Committee on Homeland Security
2025-01-22
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Before we get started today, I just wanted to say a few words on Monday's incident in Vermont. I'm heartbroken by the loss of Agent David Millan, a dedicated Border Patrol agent who was horrifically shot in the line of duty while serving our nation at the northern border. We owe an immense debt of gratitude to Agent Millan for nearly a decade of service protecting our communities. We must never forget the men and women in green on the front lines of the border, defend our homeland at great personal cost. Far too often, like Agent Millan, these courageous public servants pay the ultimate sacrifice. I ask everyone to join me in a moment of silence. Persuant to notice, the committee, or pursuant to notice, the committee is meeting to consider the committee's rules for the 119th Congress and Committee Resolution 1, the Staff Hiring Resolution. Without objection, any requests for recorded votes may be rolled to the end of the meeting and the committee may recess at any point. I now recognize myself to make an opening statement. I'd like to welcome the members of the Committee on Homeland Security to the 119th Congress, both our new members and those returning I'm honored once again to lead the committee. I'd like to thank the ranking member, Ranking Member Thompson, and all our members for their collaboration in finalizing our committee's rules so we can get on to the important business of the committee. Securing the homeland is an American imperative, and I hope for a productive partnership with all members of our committee. Over the last four years, the world has grown more dangerous than at any point since World War II.
Today, we face a myriad of threats not seen by previous generations. Sadly, we saw one of these play out in New Orleans on New Year's Day. The Biden-Harris administration failed to confront these threats head on. Consequently, our adversaries worldwide are bolder than ever. Conflict and instability are spreading and threats to our national security multiplying.
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