The committee expects the services to continue to follow present procedures in obtaining approval for construction of larger projects on our borders or in our larger cities. Where practicable. these agencies should utilize space in existing Federal buildings. for carrying out their operations. and should have their space requirements included in proposed new Federal buildings. The committee believes that exemption of the Customs Service and the Immigration and Naturalization Service from the requirements of Senate bill 1654 will promote efficiency and economy in the operations of these services. Mr. President. let me cite an instance: El Paso. Tex.. is a large city. and much work is done there by the Immigration and Naturalization Service. Some 60 miles to the west is Columbus. N. Mex.. and some 60 miles farther to the west. and in Mexico. but close to the border. is the little town of Agua Prieta. If a Mexican migrant is caught at that point. why is it necessary to have. to accommodate him in it. a building costing $500.000? I have outlined the situation dealt with by the bill. which was introduced by the junior Senator from Minnesota . on behalf of himself and his colleague [Mr. HumPHREY).
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