Border Security Council Report - Office of the Governor - Rick Perry
Border Security Council Report - Office of the Governor - Rick Perry
Border Security Council Report - Office of the Governor - Rick Perry
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M. Carl Starr, Activist<br />
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Brought <strong>the</strong> lawsuit between county attorney and county.<br />
Believes that many rights are violated in El Paso, due to racial pr<strong>of</strong>iling.<br />
N. Salvador Gomez, USN RET.<br />
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Believes <strong>the</strong> voice <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> private citizen counts for nothing.<br />
Has <strong>the</strong> solution for illegal immigration: follow <strong>the</strong> law.<br />
Following <strong>the</strong> law should be <strong>the</strong> key.<br />
O. Bill Addington, Guerra Farm and Ranch – El Paso Sierra Club<br />
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BSC must oppose <strong>the</strong> border wall; need more law enforcement personnel.<br />
Intermodal rail is <strong>the</strong> way to move goods from Mexico into <strong>the</strong> U.S.; this will be more efficient<br />
than by building more roads and bridges.<br />
Public transportation needs to be encouraged to move people.<br />
<strong>Border</strong> Patrol is doing a great job, but now <strong>the</strong>re is more pr<strong>of</strong>iling than ever.<br />
P. Guilermo Glenn, Coordinator, <strong>Border</strong> Workers, <strong>Border</strong> Workers Association<br />
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Not present.<br />
Q. George Brenzovich, Sales<br />
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Rural concerns not always reflected.<br />
Sheriffs need more support.<br />
Lives at county line between Hudspeth and El Paso.<br />
Has not personally suffered any loss on his property.<br />
R. Tom Riddle, Ret. Army<br />
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It is about time something gets done.<br />
All groups need money and <strong>the</strong>y shouldn’t have to ask because <strong>the</strong> U.S. is spending tons <strong>of</strong><br />
money in Iraq.<br />
Fences will not help, since <strong>the</strong>y are to keep us in, not keep people out.<br />
Immigration rules are ridiculous, since we’re a nation <strong>of</strong> immigrants.<br />
S. Fernando Garcia, Executive Director, <strong>Border</strong> Network for Human Rights<br />
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It is important to listen to different opinions to make <strong>the</strong> best policies.<br />
BSC needs to have a discussion beyond funding, and work on border policies.<br />
Challenges to having a secure border – impact <strong>of</strong> local law enforcement enforcing immigration<br />
laws.<br />
Immigration is a public safety issue; want communities to trust law enforcement <strong>of</strong>ficials.<br />
T. Marisela Paddia, CPA, El Paso - private citizen<br />
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Believes <strong>the</strong> border fence will be a deterrent and save lives.<br />
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Main concern should be border security before creating relationships with Mexico.<br />
V. Hearing adjourned at 11: 0 am.<br />
Appendix C: Public Hearing and Open Meeting Minutes