Mr. President. along with Senator COHEN. I propose this amendment which would prohibit the Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS] or the Customs Service from using fiscal year 1987 funds to perform preinspection activities at foreign airports which compete with Bangor International Airport in Maine. The amendment would prevent INS. and possibly the Customs Service. from moving forward with a program which would adversely affect the competitive position of an airport which is essential to the economy of Maine. and unnecessarily expose American personnel and facilities abroad to potential terrorist attacks. Since July 1. 1986. the Immigration and Naturalization Service has been conducting an experimental preinspection program at Shannon International Airport in Ireland. The program should end on October 31. This program has been of major concern to Senator COHEN and myself. both for its broader policy implications. and its immediate adverse impact on Bangor International Airport.
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