FOLLOWING MONTHS OF ADVOCACY, SCHUMER GETS CBP TO REVERSE COURSE & SECURES COMMITMENT TO ADD COMMUNITY-SUPPORTED CLOVERLEAF PROPERTY TO CONSIDERATION FOR NEW BORDER PATROL STATION

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“Following our repeated efforts to make them reconsider their too-narrow focus on potential sites, CBP has wisely heeded the community’s calls to add the Cloverleaf property as a potential site for a new Border Patrol Facility. By getting the CBP to do a full public meeting in the North Country, I made sure the Thousand Island and St. Lawrence River community had voices heard loud and clear throughout this process. And when it seemed CBP was unwisely not properly considering the Cloverleaf property, which local leaders believe is best to ensure the North Country’s environment and tourism economy as well as CBP’s mission; I was proud to lead the charge to get them to reverse course. Its inherent logistical advantages and the consequent strong support of local and state elected officials sets the Cloverleaf property apart from other proposed locations, and I look forward to it receiving full and fair consideration in the review process. CBP has a critical mission, which I support, and which the community supports, but siting this facility must be done in full partnership with the impacted community. I’m grateful CBP and Acting Commissioner Miller has agreed to survey this location and will continue to advocate so we can find a mutually agreeable solution that benefits all parties.”

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