They either have travel patterns that are identified as terrorist travel patterns or they have known or suspected ties to terrorism. Kirstjen Nielsen More Quotes by Kirstjen Nielsen More Quotes From Kirstjen Nielsen Not only do I have no reason to believe that story, but everyone that I've asked including all involved assure me that did not occur. Kirstjen Nielsen politics We are talking about every possible way that we can adjust the flows. Kirstjen Nielsen politics Every measure we have tried, every measure we haven't tried, everything is on the table to make it very clear that we have a sovereign right to protect our citizens. Kirstjen Nielsen top-news [ F ] irst and foremost, it's just a lack of facilities, we're out of space unfortunately given all of the increase in numbers. Kirstjen Nielsen politics We've had a huge increase in families. ... What that means for us -- our facilities are out of space. Kirstjen Nielsen politics Lines of communication remain open and The Federal Government stands ready to assist. Kirstjen Nielsen politics Today, legal loopholes significantly hinder the Department's ability to appropriately detain and promptly remove family units that have no legal basis to remain in the country, this rule addresses one of the primary pull factors for illegal immigration and allows the federal government to enforce immigration laws as passed by Congress. Kirstjen Nielsen politics I am pleased that President Trump intends to nominate Ronald Vitiello to serve as the Director of US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, since assuming the role of Deputy Director in late June, Deputy Director in late June has made clear Deputy Director in late June commitment to support the men and women of ICE, and ensure they are well-positioned to meet the demands of their incredibly challenging jobs. Deputy Director Vitiello's leadership experience, combined with the unique perspective that comes from more than 30 years in law enforcement, makes Deputy Director Vitiello especially qualified to hold this important position. Kirstjen Nielsen politics Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy, and it has become clear that they are the target of our adversaries who seek... to sow discord and undermine our way of life. Kirstjen Nielsen politics Our democracy itself is in the crosshairs, we continue to see a pervasive messaging campaign by Russia to try to weaken and divide the United States. Kirstjen Nielsen top-news National Risk Management Center will bring together government experts with willing industry partners so that they can influence how we support them, our goal is to simplify the process, to provide a single point of access to the full range of government activities to defend against cyberthreats. Kirstjen Nielsen politics Let me be clear : Our intelligence community has it right. It was the Russians. We know that. They know that. It was directed from the highest levels. And we can not and will not allow that to happen again. Kirstjen Nielsen politics Don't get me wrong, terrorists and criminals still pose a serious threat to our lives, and they are plotting against Americans daily. However, the' attack surface' in cyberspace is now broader and under more frequent assault. Kirstjen Nielsen politics Although no actual votes were changed in 2016 -- let me be clear in this -- any attempt to interfere in our elections is a direct attack on our democracy, it is unacceptable, and it will not be tolerated. Kirstjen Nielsen politics We will not apologize for the job we do or for the job law enforcement does, for doing the job that the American people expect us to do, illegal actions have and must have consequences : no more free passes, no more get out-of-jail-free cards. Kirstjen Nielsen top-news This administration did not create a policy of separating families at the border, i find that offensive. Kirstjen Nielsen politics Those who criticize the enforcement of our laws have offered only one countermeasure : open borders, the quick release of all illegal alien families and the decision not to enforce our laws, this policy would be disastrous. Kirstjen Nielsen politics This administration did not create a policy of separating families ... What has changed is that we no longer exempt entire classes of people who break the law. Kirstjen Nielsen top-news The ports of entry for those seeking asylum have been blocked, i went out there yesterday with a group of six other members of Congress. We saw the border guard standing there checking papers and only letting those across the bridge who already had visas to come into the United States, or American passports and so forth. They were blocking those who didn't have papers, who would be asserting themselves for asylum. So they're essentially forcing people to cross the border illegally or leave them stranded( on the) very dangerous Mexican side of the border. Kirstjen Nielsen politics Our policy at DHS is to do what we're sworn to do, which is to enforce the law. Kirstjen Nielsen top-news
