I will introduce legislation which will authorize the U.S. Customs Service to acquire the necessary personnel and technology to execute their duties at our international borders with Mexico and Canada. Specifically. my proposal is designed to reduce delays at border crossings to not more than 20 minutes. while maintainingin fact. strengtheningour commitment to interdict illegal narcotics and other contraband. In working with local officials. businesses. the Border Trade Alliance. and several of my colleagues. it has become evident that the best way to accomplish these objectives is to increase Customs staffing and provide the technological resources that can give them the best chance at accomplishing their mission. Customs staffing needs to be increased significantly to facilitate the flow of substantially Increased traffic on both the southwestern and northern borders.
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