Lawmakers Want Defense Technology on Border
WASHINGTON — Lawmakers gathered today to discuss how to use military technology for border security as the United States shifts its roles in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Texas legislators showed particular interest in acquiring defense equipment for the state’s border with Mexico, touting their recent travel to the Middle East and inviting federal officials to visit their home districts.
With American troops leaving Iraq and an eventual withdrawal from Afghanistan expected, advocates for military technology on the border said it is an attractive option because it could save taxpayer money, could complement the U.S. Border Patrol’s human resources and ...
Comments (6)
Robert Rister via Texas Tribune on Facebook
Well, sure Representative Cuellar is right that all technology make not be appropriate for monitoring our borders with Mexico and Canada (where any terrorist with the sense God gave gravel would come into the country). But all technology is profitable for defense contractors, isn't it?
David Spratt
Wonder why such interest in this from two people who vigorously defend Illegals every chance they get?
gypsy314 ne
Yes we need to secure the borders that we have already funded once and now we need more I say we need to put some elected officials in jail that misspent the money. I say take the jobs away and free ride and they will leave on there own. We must remove as many democrats from office with the rhinos and we can make this happen. We must put anyone who hires illegals in jail and take there permits to operate away. Then we can seek out the terrorist that have slip over our borders. I do not see anything wrong with military borders.
gypsy314 ne
Remember a vote for a democrat is a vote for Obama
Max Sped
Actions do speak louder than words.
Washington’s words say: We do NOT want Open Borders.
Washington’s Actions say: The sooner we have open borders, The Better!
Obama and Napolitano want to transfer the USA to Illegal Aliens – something must be done about that.
Inv. A. Bryant
Gov. Perry is a Rep., yet he has done nothing to stop the free loading Illegal Aliens. He wants the votes so go he gives them BILLIONS in welfare every year.