My parents brought my sister and me to the United States to escape the communist takeover of Cuba. They sought to build their life and raise their children in a democracy in which the rule of law served to protect… — Alejandro Mayorkas Copy Share Image
The horror of seeing the U.S. Capitol, one of the pillars of our democracy, attacked on Jan. 6 was a brutal example of our suffering, and it compels us all to action. — Alejandro Mayorkas Copy Share Image
I'm a political refugee, and my identity as a political refugee was extraordinarily important to my upbringing. And my parents were very focused on… — Alejandro Mayorkas Copy Share Image
The border is varied depending on the geography, depending on the specific venue, and depending on the conduct of individuals around it. We don't… — Alejandro Mayorkas Copy Share Image
The impact of climate change, extreme weather events, the reason people are fleeing their homes is quite significant. — Alejandro Mayorkas Copy Share Image
We will remain vigilant, and we will not forget that protecting America means that we will defend the principles on which it was founded. — Alejandro Mayorkas Copy Share Image
Words matter. We've seen that with soaring impact, and we've seen it with tremendously damaging impact. — Alejandro Mayorkas Copy Share Image
I felt like the luckiest kid in the world with the parents I had. Period. — Alejandro Mayorkas Copy Share Image
We are deeply concerned about false narratives, ideologies of hate that are fueled by conversations and messages on online platforms and other social media. — Alejandro Mayorkas Copy Share Image
The love for this country that I learned from my parents made the January 6 attack on the Capitol all the more horrifying. — Alejandro Mayorkas Copy Share Image
Never underestimate the talent and dedication of the Department of Homeland Security workforce. — Alejandro Mayorkas Copy Share Image
We are working with the office of Civil Rights and Civil Liberties in addressing the challenges with the social media companies to ensure that… — Alejandro Mayorkas Copy Share Image
Horses can traverse terrain that might not otherwise be covered. In fact, horses are often used to not only assess a situation, but to… — Alejandro Mayorkas Copy Share Image
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 Copy Share Image
