Mr. Chairman. I thank the gentleman from Nebraska for yielding. I have followed with great interest the concerns of my colleagues from Nebraska because my home State of Iowa shares many of the same problems. As a member of the appropriations subcommittee which funds INS and other Department of Justice agencies. I recognize the budgetary constraints and limitations that face our law enforcement agencies. During the debate on the immigration reform bill last year. I successfully offered an amendment mandating the INS coordinate its activities with local and State agencies. This cooperation of local. State. and Federal agents will bring efficient and thorough protection to our urban and rural areas. especially in States with few INS officers.
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