Speech #1090139010

Now the President has proposed sending our National Guard troops to the southern border. We rely greatly on our National Guard and at a time they are already stretched too thin. it is dangerous for us to lose that resource from our States. More importantly. this is being done at a time when we currently have border patrol agents being detailed from the northern border to the southern border. The ability of our Border Patrol to successfully carry out their daily duties is of critical importance to the safety of all Americans. This amendment will give us the tools we need to protect our borders. UAVs are a safe alternative to placing civilians in harms way and by introducing a pilot program that helps us patrol our northern border. we are getting on the right track to fighting the war on terrorism and keeping the home front safe.