Agent Aguilars death serves as a stark reminder of the risk our law enforcement agents face every day as they seek to secure our Nations borders. These despicable criminal acts will only strengthen our resolve to secure our borders with additional agents. fencing. vehicle barriers. and technology. The Border Patrol plays a vital role in protecting America. and the sacrifices of its agents will not be forgotten. I recently conducted an overnight visit on the Southwest border and saw firsthand the challenges and the dangers that these agents face. I returned with the clear resolve to support all the tools. resources. infrastructure. and policies necessary to gain operational control of our borders. I would like to recognize the excellent work of U.S. law enforcement personnel and the Government of Mexico for tracking down and arresting the primary suspect in the murder of Agent Aguilar on January 22. For the sake of the Aguilar family. the Border Patrol and the justice for Agent Aguilar. I ask the Government of Mexicos continued cooperation and support to extradite this individual to the United States for trial. The men and women of the Border Patrol face challenges and threats every day with vigilance. dedication to service. and integrity as they work to strengthen our national security and to protect America and its citizens. I would like to once again extend my condolences to the Aguilar family and sincerely thank Agent Aguilar for his service to our Nation. I would also like to extend my condolences for the recent passing of Agent Aguilars mother.
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