26 Quotes by Kirstjen Nielsen

We want to find a permanent solution to the DACA population, not a continual three-year renewal period.

My decision has been that anyone who breaks the law will be prosecuted. If you're a parent or you're a single person or you happen to have a family, if you cross between the ports of entry, we will refer you for prosecution. You've broken U.S. law.

I think occasionally it's the presence - or increased presence - of federal law enforcement that can cause that fear.

I do believe that Russia did and will continue to try and manipulate Americans' perspective on a whole variety of issues.

I fully intend in all cases and in all ways at all times to fully comply with all laws. I would expect the same of any employee or member of DHS.

What we have seen the Russians do is attempt to manipulate public confidence on both sides. So we've seen them encourage people go to a protest on one side; we've seen them simultaneously encourage people to go to that same protest on the other side.

I worked at the crossroads of policy and operations. I kind of bring all that experience together because homeland security is a team sport, and I've played almost every role, every player, every team.

Up until the point that you're a citizen, we wanna continue to make sure we understand who you are and why you're here.

We need to do more to prevent radicalization, the inspiration of terrorism in this country.