As the chairman knows. the Coast Guard has been identified as the lead Federal agency with responsibilities over maritime domain awareness. The Coast Guards efforts to enhance awareness of activities in the maritime domain. In addition to the services role as the lead law enforcement agency in the maritime environment. enhance the Nations capabilities to maintain security along our maritime borders. The Coast Guard carries out missions every day to interdict illegal immigrants. drugs. and suspect cargo and crew before each reaches the United States. I ask the chairman if it is his intent to continue this Houses support of the Coast Guards efforts to maintain heightened border security and that this act would not hinder these critical Coast Guard missions.
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