You need a strategy that involves layered defense: deployed patrols, sophisticated sensor equipment, and surveillance from the air. That is what has had a positive impact over the last generation.
ALAN BERSINWe must recognize that this massive economic bloc that’s emerging in North America cannot be accomplished unilaterally. It must be accomplished in partnership with Mexico and Canada.
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An increasing number of Mexican companies are creating jobs in the United States.
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The nationalism and the protectionism that was built into the Mexican Revolution in 1910 and that characterized the Mexican attitude to the United States for much of the 20th century were difficult to overcome. But that actually has occurred. And the cooperation.
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For the first time since the second World War, we are not the sole dominant economy in the world.
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To the extent that President Trump means strengthened border security, I am fully in favor of the idea that the rule of the law, secure borders and public safety should prevail. Drugs should not enter illegally.
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In the course of 25 years, we have developed a constructive relationship with Mexico that was nonexistent before.
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Twenty-nine US states depend on Mexico as their primary export market.
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People should remember that Mexican migration is now at a net negative.
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Mexico now has the 13th largest economy in the world.
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There have been enormous advances since 9/11 to build a very robust set of targeting procedures and watch lists to screen travelers coming to the United States.
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We have to secure the flow of goods and people by engaging with foreign entities.
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In today’s digital online world, those who don’t share information will be isolated and left behind.
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The idea was to restore the rule of law, to bring order to a chaotic situation.
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Mexico has become a robust democracy with a robust press and an active legislature.
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In large part this is because of the success of policies followed by the United States to create an environment, a peaceful period in history in which economies could grow and countries could benefit.
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Every air traveler entering Mexico is vetted against US databases.
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