The Washington Times
Failure to hire the new U.S. Border Patrol agents sought in last year's intelligence overhaul bill would leave the United States vulnerable to terrorism at a time when illegal immigration from suspect countries is increasing, a member of Congress said yesterday.
"The southern border is literally under siege, and there is a real possibility that terrorists -- particularly al Qaeda forces -- could exploit this series of holes in our law-enforcement system along the southern border," said Rep. Solomon P. Ortiz, Texas Democrat, testifying before the House immigration subcommittee.
Posted by Suzanne at March 4, 2005