The Washington Times

Americans do not have to give up their privacy or restrict commerce to attain border security, says a former counsel to the 9/11 commission, but the government does need to "effectively scrutinize" those seeking to enter the country.

"With efficient and streamlined security, privacy and commerce are both enhanced," said Janice L. Kephart, part of the team that investigated counterterrorism efforts by the Department of Homeland Security and now-defunct U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.

"People and goods that should make it through the system in an efficient manner are more likely to do so when ... travel documents go from dozens to one," she said.

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