STATEMENT: Fleischmann Remarks on Border Security from El Paso, Texas

EL PASO, TX – Congressman Chuck Fleischmann (TN-03) issued the following statement upon conclusion of the El Paso, TX portion of the southern border visit:

"I believe there are many elements to the border security solution, and my visit today confirmed that conversations regarding border security should be comprehensive," said Congressman Fleischmann. "My tour of the El Paso del Norte Border Crossing highlighted the immense volume of traffic this location experiences, and the vital role that proper drug detection technology plays in the security of our nation. I was able to see the vehicles seized by border patrol agents and the means by which these vehicles are used to transport deadly drugs across the southern border. I also toured the wall under construction in El Paso. This new construction is evidence that an operationally effective barrier is paramount to proper border security. Along the New Mexico border, I visited with border patrol agents, listened to their stories, and thanked them for risking their lives to protect our nation."

To view photos from today's visit, click here. The Congressman is now headed to San Diego, California.