At the same time. however. our current enforcement strategywhich is burdened by insufficient staffing and a virtual absence of vital interdiction technologyis effectively closing the door to legitimate trade. Long traffic lines at our international crossings serve no useful purpose and are counterproductive to improving our trade relationship with Mexico. At a time when NAFTA and the expanding world marketplace are making it possible for us to create more commerce. freedom. and opportunity for people on both sides of the border. it is important that we eliminate the border crossing delays that are stifling these goals. My bill will be designed to shorten those lines and promote legitimate commerce. while providing the Customs Service with the means necessary to eliminate the drug trafficking operations that are now rampant along the 1.200mile border that my State shares with Mexico. I will be speaking further to my colleagues about this initiative and urge their support for the bill..
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