Were here to honor Agent Aguilar. a young man whos made the ultimate sacrifice to protect the sovereign borders of the United States and make America more secure. The mission of the U.S. Border Patrol is to control the nearly 6.000 miles of land border between ports of entry with Mexico and Canada. and the coastal waters around Florida and Puerto Rico. The death of Agent Aguilar serves as a stark reminder of the risks our frontline agents and officers face each day as they serve as the guardians of our Nations land borders. As chairman of the Homeland Security Committee. Ive been to the southern border on a number of occasions. Ive witnessed firsthand the dedication of the men and women of the U.S. Border Patrol. often under difficult and dangerous conditions. They work long hours. often late into the night. in extreme heat and cold. Like Agent Aguilar. they are our Nations last line of defense against wouldbe terrorists. drug traffickers and others who would seek to enter this Nation illegally.
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