Director Louis Freeh took a trip to the former Soviet Union, including Eastern Europe, and established liaison offices in a number of those countries. I also know that those countries were very anxious to have FBI cooperation. It also is clear that our Customs Service has liaison with their colleagues in these former Soviet Union countries, as well as all around the world. What we are trying to do here is give the Customs Service of this country the ability, the wherewithal, the mandate, and the funding to begin a much more vigorous program and that kind of coordination.
Zach Nunn: “Director Louis Freeh took a trip to the former Soviet Union, including Eastern Europe, and established liaison offices…”
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Discussing the need for enhanced cooperation and funding for the Customs Service in relation to former Soviet Union countries.
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