Before we look at just arbitrarily doubling the size of the Border Patrol, I think we need to thoughtfully consider how the current level of personnel is being utilized and deployed correctly against today's threat.
Mike McCaul: “Before we look at just arbitrarily doubling the size of the Border Patrol, I think we need to thoughtfully consider how…”
On the recordJuly 22, 2013
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McCaul emphasizes the need for strategic resource allocation in Border Patrol rather than simply increasing personnel.
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