If you were a member of Al Qaeda, or another terrorist enemy group, would you try to sneak into our country through contained, highly secured airports, or across barren stretches of land that welcome millions of illegal immigrants every year? Would you not take advantage of an existing network of drug and human smuggling operations?
The war against terrorism may not be won along the border with Mexico, but it certainly can be lost there.
One state that has taken decisive action to secure the border is Texas. Governor Rick Perry understands that there can be no homeland security without border security. He has poured millions of dollars into border law enforcement initiatives to dramatically increase the number of officer patrols and tap into new technologies to help border police put a stop to illegal activity.
He is working with local sheriffs to fund their enforcement activities, and the state’s Department of Public Safety to mobilize rapid deployment teams to respond to hot spots and additional investigators.
And he continues to aggressively push the federal government to live up to its responsibility of keeping our borders secure.
About Governor Perry
Rick Perry was sworn in as the state’s 47th Governor on December 21, 2000. Governor Perry is focused on moving Texas forward by creating greater opportunities for citizens across our state.
Governor Perry grew up in the small community of Paint Creek, 60 miles north of Abilene, on his family’s farm and ranch. The younger of two children, Governor Perry was an active Boy Scout, Eagle Scout, and helped his father and mother, Amelia, on the farm…
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