This is an amendment that we have addressed in the past. This amendment would authorize but not mandate the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. working with the Secretary of the Department of Defense. to utilize troops. if necessary. to protect our borders in peace time in a nonemergency situation. The gentleman from Texas. who had a long and distinguished career with the Border Patrol. indicates that we dont need troops on the border now. I would certainly say that the massive invasion from Mexico into this country on a daily basis that reaches thousands upon thousands in numbers day after day and month after month and year after year. we need something. And just having this authority. in my opinion. would enhance our border security so that it could be utilized in peace time in a nonemergency situation to supplement the Border Patrol and other efforts to secure our borders. I reserve the balance of my time.
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