Mr. President. S. 1200 authorizes a substantial increase for the Border Patrol. My information is that this will amount to a 50percent increase. At the same time. the drug bill also authorizes several enforcement agencies to enhance their enforcement activities on the border. This raises the possibility of overlapping jurisdiction. duplication of effort. or rivalry occurring in our efforts to more effectively police our Southern border against illegal entry of individuals as well as dangerous drugs. Can you advise me of some of the Border Patrols recent activities as far as arrests and seizures in recent months? Why was it felt necessary to increase the authorization so much? What will happen. as far as coordination of efforts and enforcement activities. if both pieces of legislation are enacted?
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