As many of you are aware. the delays that plague the majority of U.S. borders continue to worcen. Inserting a "border provision" Into Chairman LUKENS bill will delegate to USTTA powers to help facilitate the free flow of tourists across our borders. This brings into balance the very real needs of Customs and Immigration to guard our boarders. and the Importance of offering a friendly face to foreigners who wish to come to the United States and spend their holiday dollars. There are major border delays at the five borders in my district. For example 21A hour backups are unfortunately becoming the rule rather than the exception. These delays and inconveniences can be attributed to a combination of factors. Budget constraints within the servicesCustoms and Immigrationare partially at fault. In addition. because of the emphasis we have placed on the drug war. much of the resources have been concentrated along the southern borders. Without in any way downplaying the importance of the war on drugs.
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