On the recordJuly 23, 2003
We are faced with a changed world following the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. It is imperative that our Nation's first responders be given the necessary tools they need to fight this war. From our Nation's busiest ports and key border crossings, to local law enforcement in rural America charged with safeguarding critical infrastructure, there is a great and growing need for timely and accurate information. That capability is now possible with the MATRIX system.
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