had dedicated considerable re- would degrade enforcement and seriously unsources to enhancing agriculture inspections dermine the integrated border enforcement to protect the nation from economically dev- capabilities created with the formation of astating agricultural pests and diseases. I DHS. A transfer would divert attention from agree that the Department of Homeland Secu- the real mission to prevent the entry of rity. especially Customs and Border Protec- harmful plant and animal pests. disease. and tion.threats to our agricultural resources and tion mus impoveits rainngfood supply. A transfer would delay efforts to While DHS has experienced some chal- identify needed improvements in agricullenges in implementing this enhanced inspec- tural inspection and would therefore set the tion regime. those challenges are not insur- agricultural inspection program back while mountable.
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