Mr. Speaker. I thank the gentleman for yielding me this time. Mr. Speaker. today I rise in support of H.R. 2360 which will equip our Nation to better prepare and respond to future natural disasters and terrorist attacks. This bill includes needed funding for priorities such as 1.000 additional Border Patrol agents. port and transit security improvements. the Coast Guards Deepwater program and a pilot program to improve air cargo screening. However. H.R. 2360 is not perfect. Mr. Speaker. I am deeply concerned that this legislation implements structural changes proposed by Secretary Chertoffs secondstage review without full congressional scrutiny. While some changes may be warranted. today we will be voting to shift the TSA. eliminate the Under Secretary for Border and Transportation Security and weaken FEMA at a time when we need the agency to be strengthened. all without the benefit of significant oversight.
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