I wrote letters to the Secretaries of State and Homeland Security as well as to the Attorney General to find out why this authority Is seemingly unutilized. On March 4. I reiterated my concerns to Secretary Chertoff in person. when he testified before the Appropriations Subcommittee. He committed to working with us to find ways to extend the 6month detention in appropriate cases rather than simply releasing all deportable aliens. This is a welcome stepone that will complement the bill I am introducing Foreign relations are complex and there is a need to balance competing interests. however. ensuring the public safety is a Governments primary duty and must be its first priority. Also. we must ensure that prolonged repatriation negotiations do not drain scarce resources.
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