In addition. we have dramatically increased the number of Customs agents. we have increased the number of detention personnel. and we have significantly increased our commitment to fencing along the border. This bill. as it was worked out last night. has $1.2 billion in it for putting up either physical fencing. vehicle barriers. or what is known as a virtual fence. which is the Secure Border Initiative where in some parts of the southwest border. where a physical fence doesnt make any sense. there will be significant electronic monitoring of the border. which will allow us to see who is coming across the border. Once they come across the border. because we have added all these new border security personnelthe totals of which are here. 14.000 border security personnel. almost 15.000we will be able to catch them if they are coming across illegally. In addition. we have dramatically increased our efforts to recapitalize and support the Coast Guard. I think everyone understands the Coast Guard is one of the premier agencies in our Government.
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