It is an especially terrible way to govern when our Nation is dealing with major threats. The clean bill that was agreed to by the House and Senate last December provides a good budget that strengthens our Nation. protects against known threats. properly supports homeland security and those who serve on the front lines of protecting this country. The negotiated agreement includes critical increases in funding and support for border security. for cyber security. and for other national security initiatives. It maintains strong maritime security operations provided by the Coast Guard. The agreement fully funds continued cyber security advancements. It invests in innovative solutions for border security. for biological defense. and for explosives detection. Senators on both sides of the aisle have talked about the importance of border security and a clean bill that robustly funds border security requirements. The clean bill funds customs and border protections requirements to apprehend. care for. and transmit unaccompanied alien children. while maintaining 21.370 Border Patrol agents on our borders and safely facilitating legitimate travel and trade. The agreement also funds enhanced border security technologies as well as air and marine surveillance along our land and maritime borders to help the Department better interdict illegal crossing of people and narcotics. It allocates grant funding to train and equip first responders. continuing real progress and efficient preparedness. as was so evident in New England in the response to the Boston marathon bombing. And the agreement fully funds known disaster needs and prepares us for the next disaster.
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