Cornyn Applauds President's Border Security Announcement As Important First Step To Protect & Secure Texas Border Communities

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Cornyn Applauds President's Border Security Announcement As Important First Step To Protect & Secure Texas Border Communities

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, the top Republican on the Judiciary Committee's Immigration, Refugees and Border Security Subcommittee, today issued the following statement regarding President Obama's announcement to strengthen security measures along the Southwest border and assist the Mexican president in the battle against drug cartels:

"I commend President Obama for taking this important first step to strengthen and reinforce important security measures in place to help protect and secure Texas communities along the border. His plan will lend continued assistance to President Calderon who is engaged in a crucial struggle against narcoterrorism and deadly drug cartels intent on using brutal violence to gain power. I have written to President Obama and Homeland Security Secretary Napolitano urging them to give high priority to the issue of border violence. Today's announcement shows they not only heard my concerns but also understood the urgency needed to address this critical national security issue.

"Engaging and assisting our local and state officials must be a fundamental component of any comprehensive border security strategy and I believe the President's plan is a step in the right direction. I am hopeful today's announcement signals a broader plan for securing the Southwest border and preventing cartel violence from spilling over into the U.S. Our attention to and assistance for Texas communities along the border and President Calderon must be proactive, sustained, and seamless."

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