So with the 10.000 additional beds we put in place. that policy of catch and release will be curtailed. We have added hundreds of miles of new fence. and we will continue to add new fencing where it is appropriate. We have dramatically increased the Customs and Border Patrol agents so that we are now up to 18.000 Customs officers. I am talking aboutnot Border PatrolCustoms officers who monitor our ports of entry. in addition to our Border Patrol individuals. We have greatly increased the commitment to the Coast Guard. which Is the first line of defense relative to our ports and also plays a major role. of course. along the access points of our coastline for people who are coming into the country illegally. We have added $7.5 billion to the Coast Guard accounts which are going to give them the new capability they need for the boats and the aircraft. specifically upgrading their aircraft. upgrading their helicopters.
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