When are we going to act in the best interest of our border communities and pass legislation which addresses the needs of our drug enforcement agencies? We should not use the issue to push political agendas. If this bill is designed to make some Members look bad and choose between muchneeded personnel and technology and the rights of our agents and inspectors who enforce our narcotics and immigration laws. then shame on us for politicizing the security and the integrity of our borders and misusing the trust and faith placed in us by our communities. No one in this body today should fall into this trap. I refuse to compromise the security of our Nation and the rights of our hard working and dedicated agents and inspectors. We all owe it to our men and women who stand on the border of this great country. keeping our families and our communities safe. and ask nothing in return except the fundamental right of fair treatment. I ask all my colleagues. based on 261/2 years of experience in fighting drugs. in fighting illegal immigration on our borders. to oppose this bill. There were no hearings held. This is a mishmash and a missed opportunity to do what is right.
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