U.S. Government
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
Good morning and thanks to the people of Arizona and its capital city for hosting this field hearing today on the very real consequences for American communities brought on by the proliferation of the Mexican drug cartels and their nightmarish violence.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for coming to Phoenix to preside over this important field hearing and to hear first hand from Arizona's local and state elected officials and law enforcement officers on the increasing violence along the U.S./Mexico border.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
An Overview Surging violence associated with Mexican-based drug cartels represents a growing threat to the safety of American citizens and is one of the most serious organized crime threats of the 21st Century.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
There can be no doubt that a crisis exists at our border with Mexico.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
We are all aware of the International situation as it relates to the drug-cartel violence that has been occurring along the Southwest Border.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
Border-related crimes, such as illegal immigrant and drug trafficking, robberies, sexual assault, stolen vehicles and property crimes, have an impact not only on our law enforcement and other resources but also affects the quality of life of our people, a
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
This drop in crime rates is significant. However, border related crime and violence is affecting our community.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
Pima County and other border counties in the Southern United States provide criminals a natural desert environment to promote their illegal criminal conspiracies.
Thursday, April 23, 2009 - 00:00
Chairman Lieberman, Ranking Member Senator McCain, members of the Committee, thank you for the invitation to address you regarding matters along the international border with Mexico that are of mutual interest and concern.
Wednesday, April 22, 2009 - 00:00
Haitian doctors and nurses received pediatric advanced life support (PALS) training April 17 at the University Hospital of Haiti from trained experts currently embarked with hospital ship USNS Comfort during Continuing Promise 2009 (CP09).