Alejandro Mayorkas

We do not condone, we do not tolerate any mistreatment of any migrant.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

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

— Alejandro Mayorkas

The cybersecurity of our nation will be one of my highest priorities.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

Entire systems are not rebuilt in a day or in a few weeks.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

I served as - 12 years as a federal prosecutor.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

We are a nation of immigrants and a nation of laws.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

I felt like the luckiest kid in the world with the parents I had. Period.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

Sometimes we do not live up to our highest ideals.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

The Department of Homeland Security bears an extraordinary weight on behalf of the American people - the weight of grave challenges, seen…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

I think it's very important to recognize that the challenge of migration, an increased level of migration, is not unique to the…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

Domestic violent extremism is the most acute threat, terrorism-related threat that we are seeing to our homeland.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

Words matter. We've seen that with soaring impact, and we've seen it with tremendously damaging impact.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

It was a privilege to stand beside police officers, sheriffs, and agents as a federal prosecutor and support them in their mission…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

A crisis is when a nation is willing to rip a 9-year-old child out of the hands of his or her parent…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

As a prosecutor, the law and the facts of a case were my foundation and my guide, and they have remained my…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

My father and mother brought me to this country to escape communism and to provide me with the security, opportunity and pride…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

We are obligated to and very proud to stand by one of the most foundational principles of our country, and that is…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

Title 42 authority has been applied, irrespective of the country of origin, irrespective of the race of the individual, irrespective of other…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

After being confirmed as secretary of homeland security, one of my first actions was to increase training opportunities for law enforcement personnel…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

Oh, do not underestimate the capabilities of the career personnel in the Office of Intelligence and Analysis and the number of distinguished…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

Working very closely with the Mexican government and international organizations in Mexico, we have developed a virtual platform that enables individuals with…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

Horses can traverse terrain that might not otherwise be covered. In fact, horses are often used to not only assess a situation,…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

I have worked in support of all the men and women throughout the Department of Homeland Security and in public service who…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

Ultimately, the first major evolution in the terrorist threat emerged in the form of the homegrown violent extremist - the individual in…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

I understand the hope of so many of the Dreamers I have had the privilege of meeting.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

We in the Department of Homeland Security don't monitor American citizens.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

We will not abandon the needs of vulnerable children.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

Attacks on our critical infrastructure are not new.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

Americans have witnessed the costs of allowing politics to pervade intelligence.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

We do not tolerate any mistreatment or abuse of a migrant, period.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

Allow me to be clear. If you take to the sea, you will not come to the United States.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

We really do need Congress to pass immigration reform. It is essential that we do so.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

I've never heard anyone say that the laws in immigration are well-structured.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

It's not a monolithic challenge, the border.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

We know how to conduct an investigation with integrity.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

The Department of Homeland Security is, fundamentally, a department of partnerships.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

Rounding up' is not a term that I would use for people.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

It's quite challenging in dealing with a country like Venezuela, where the diplomatic relations, if they exist at all, can be strained.

— Alejandro Mayorkas

With respect to Title 42, that is not an immigration policy. That is a public health policy, and its authority rests in…

— Alejandro Mayorkas

We are deeply concerned about false narratives, ideologies of hate that are fueled by conversations and messages on online platforms and other…

— Alejandro Mayorkas