This resolution recognizes and honors the employees of the Department of Homeland Security for their exceptional efforts and contributions to protect and secure the Nation. Since the creation of the Department of Homeland Security 4 years ago. the department has made significant steps in ensuring the safety of the American people. specifically with regard to preparing. equipping and training our first responders. protecting our skies. and securing our borders and ports. In my home State of Washington. we have almost 2.000 people working for the Department of Homeland Security. including 178 members of the Coast Guard. 337 Immigration employees and Custom Enforcement officers. and 1.282 Transportation Security Administration employees. Many of these men and women put their lives on the line every day to ensure that another 9/11 attack does not occur. In addition to protecting us from another terrorist attack. the Department of Homeland Security employees thwart human smuggling networks and disrupt the international drug trade.
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