In two agencies. and two agencies only. we increased them from a lower Presidentially requested amount to the 1993 amount. so that the number currently in this bill is the 1993 hard freeze number. however. I also appreciate the gentlemans view with respect to the direction of the President in terms of reduction of personnel. Now. very frankly. over the years. in a bipartisan fashion. this committee. this House. the other body. and the committee that handles this bill in the Senate. have been very concerned about reducing the number of Customs agents available to secure our borders. both in terms of illegal immigration and in terms of importation of illegal substances. to have to be at full complement. However. Mr.
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