Lamar Smith actually said...

we are simply not going to be able to either deter or detect the visa overstayers unless we have an entry-exit system at all ports of entry, including land, air and sea.

Context

Smith stresses the importance of an entry-exit system for managing visa overstayers.

11/12/2013

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