There is no denying that this threat still exists today and those who seek to do us harm will continue to exploit our vulnerabilities. The United States and Canada have taken measures to better secure our shared border. Recent efforts include a 32point plan. commonly referred to as the "Smart Border Accord" that secures the border and facilitates the flow of travelers and goods through coordinated law enforcement operations. intelligencesharing. infrastructure improvements. improvement of compatible immigration databases. visa policy coordination. common biometric identifiers in travel documents. prescreening of air passengers. joint passenger analysis units. and improved processing of refugee and asylum claims. I applaud these efforts and welcome ways to improve document standards that govern travel across our borders. I believe this can be done without sacrificing security and efficiency.
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