How many more are going to have to go missing? How many, how many TSA agents are going to be able to afford to put food on the table for their children? How long are the people of St. Louis and Southeast Missouri going to have to wait to get back into their homes before we can finally have a vote to reopen the Department of Homeland Security? It is long past time I welcome your nomination. You're going to be a terrific leader of homeland Security. I can't wait to see you there. (07:39–07:49)
CLAIM
Implies that the shutdown of DHS affects the ability of people in St. Louis and Southeast Missouri to return to their homes.
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