CARTER of Texas. Mr. Chair, once again, as I said before of the
gentlewoman's amendment cutting beds, that that will weaken the United
States' border security, and the hiring of additional ICE agents is
needed to protect our communities, prevent terrorism, reduce crime
through vigorous enforcement of immigration and customs laws. Successful border control and immigration systems must be supported
by enforcement of pertinent laws. This bill recommends $240 million for
four fast-response cutters, the same as the amount requested. The
program is on schedule and on budget, and there is no need to
accelerate the procurement of additional ships.
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