Homeland Security secretary cites security numbers, praises DHS workforce
Sep 29, 2026
Sep 29, 2026
Secretary of Homeland Security said DHS's vetting identified "2,150 terrorists" who used false names and described the department as "270,000 strong," comments delivered at the USCIS Oklahoma City field office opening; the numbers were asserted in remarks and not sourced in the event transcript.
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At the ribbon-cutting for the new USCIS Oklahoma City field office, the Secretary of Homeland Security said DHS's vetting and fingerprinting work has been central to border and immigration security.
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