Finally. I am pleased that the committee has included language that I recommended regarding U.S. Border Patrol voluntary services. As my colleagues know. the Border Patrol faces the great burden but important task of intercepting illegal aliens and the illegal flow of drugs across our borders. All too often. however. the Border Patrol is called into service for search and rescue. Interpreter. and other tasks which could be performed by volunteers. The provision within the committee substitute will allow Federal. State. and local agencies to accept volunteers for Border Patrol activities under the youth and community service programs established under S. 1430. I want to make clear that this proposal will not allow volunteers to engage in law enforcement or other critical Border Patrol activities nor will It displace any Federal Border Patrol personnel. Mr. President. every individual who volunteers to serve our countrywhether in the schools. at youth shelters. in the armed services. at child care centers. in nursing homesdeserves our applause.
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