BILIRAKIS. Mr. Chairman, I rise today in support of my amendment
to add $5 million to expand the Visa Security Program which will fund
two more high-risk visa security posts in the most volatile parts of
the world. The global threat of radical Islamic extremism is very real and
requires a robust vetting system to ensure those seeking to do us harm
do not enter our borders. Despite success in our efforts to destroy ISIS, we know hot spots
around the world serve as a breeding ground for radical ideology. That
is why expanding our visa security program is paramount. In 2010, I questioned then-Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano
about why the Visa Security Program hadn't been accelerated and
emphasized the need to take prompt action to bolster screening
capabilities overseas. It remains a priority today. The Visa Security Program is a vital
part of our antiterrorism efforts, and its success is essential because
if we are not safe, nothing else matters. Mr. Chairman, I urge my colleagues to support this en bloc amendment
and the underlying bill.
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