The gentlemans amendment is wellintentioned and understandable. particularly given the part of the country that he represents. But I would like to explain to colleagues briefly why I believe this amendment is illadvised. It would cut $125 million from the Transportation Security Administration in order to fund activities by Customs and Border Protection. I do am. preciate the gentlemans wish to further strengthen the frontline agency for our borders and our ports of entry. The fact is. though. I believe we have addressed his concerns very adequately in this bill. The bill fully funds the 3.000 additional Border Patrol agents requested by the administration. Any more. I believe. would exceed CBP capacity to recruit and to absorb.
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