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On the recordApril 24, 2008
this amendment merely, simply stated, makes sense. It amends section 708 to require the creation of a program that will enable the Coast Guard to test the use of biometrics technology to identify individuals intercepted by the service. I have actually seen this procedure and have seen this biometric equipment in operation. This allows us to use our resources, our limited resources that the Coast Guard has, in an efficient and effective manner; and it also will allow us to be able to learn exactly who these terrorists might be and get identification information on them immediately. And so I want to thank the gentleman for providing us with this amendment, which makes our bill better.
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Elijah Cummings
Democratic · Maryland

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Discussing an amendment to enhance Coast Guard capabilities using biometrics technology.

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