On the recordMarch 29, 2011
I ask the committee to adopt the President's request for funding to support 21,370 Border Patrol agents and to hire additional 300 Customs and Border Protection officers.
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Altmire advocates for increased funding for Border Patrol and Customs officers for national security.
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I wasn't sure if the gentleman was planning to transition into another topic as he draws to a close.
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