Posted on 08/26/2007 8:44:29 PM PDT by kellynla
A Border Patrol chief at one of the nation's most dangerous Southwest border crossings says the agency's mission doesn't include apprehending illegal aliens or seizing narcotics — perplexing front-line agents and angering a congressional critic of illegal immigration.
"I've said it before and I'll say it again," Carlos X. Carrillo, Border Patrol chief of Laredo, Texas, told guests at a town-hall meeting Thursday. "The Border Patrol's job is not to stop illegal immigrants. The Border Patrol's job is not to stop narcotics. ... The Border Patrol's mission is not to stop criminals.
"The Border Patrol's mission is to stop terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the country."
Law-enforcement agencies consider Laredo to be one of the Southwest's most dangerous border crossings. It is the sister city of Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, which is controlled by one of that country's most ruthless drug-smuggling rings.
Rep. Tom Tancredo, Colorado Republican, called for Mr. Carrillo's resignation Friday. He also questioned how the recently appointed official could tell the difference between an illegal alien and a terrorist.
"If the Border Patrol has developed a new technology that can distinguish between terrorists and other illegal border crossers without first catching them and checking them out, that is good news," said Mr. Tancredo, an outspoken critic of illegal immigration and a presidential candidate. "But if that is not the case, Mr. Carrillo's statements are extremely irresponsible and demoralizing to officers in the field."
T.J. Bonner, president of the National Border Patrol Council, a union representing 12,000 front-line agents, said he was baffled by the Laredo chief's statements.
"It is shocking that such a high-ranking official would make a statement that is so completely at odds with the law and the Border Patrol's mission,"
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
I think Bush really does want to sigh up to Kyoto he just can't come right out and say it. I was reading at the White House site and I can't tell Bush from the envirowackos. They both talk the same.
Let me see if I can find the link to what makes me say that. brb
This should be an interesting week all around. Lot’s of things happening. Isn’t Fred supposed to announce on the 6th? Condi is “scheduled” to to Israel (maybe), Lebanese elections soon, whispers of Iran, etc.. Neat weak either way.
I’m certain I read he wants to sign the Kyoto treaty...I thought I read something before, as well, about that.
I thought Fred already announced.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1875973/posts
Bush Seeks Discussion of Climate Change
Washington Post ^ | August 3, 2007 | DEB RIECHMANN
Posted on 08/03/2007 2:19:59 PM CDT by jedward
By DEB RIECHMANN The Associated Press Friday, August 3, 2007; 3:01 PM
WASHINGTON — President Bush invited representatives of major industrialized and developing countries to a climate change summit in September at the same time that the United Nations is holding a similar conclave.
“In recent years, science has deepened our understanding of climate change and opened new possibilities for confronting it,” Bush said in his invitation letter Friday, asking other nations to take part in discussing a long-term strategy for reducing greenhouse emissions.
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That’s the thread that shows us begging for foreign help because China’s #1 Global Trade Dominance is allowing them to force us to pander to them. Absolutely sickening.
Quote. “I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again,” Carlos X. Carrillo, Border Patrol chief of Laredo, Texas, told guests at a town-hall meeting Thursday. “The Border Patrol’s job is not to stop illegal immigrants. The Border Patrol’s job is not to stop narcotics. ... The Border Patrol’s mission is not to stop criminals.
Huh?
Well I missed it if he did. I heard he was having a web-cast of some sort as his announcement. Not a bad idea. Don’t have to screw with buttering up to any networks. Ahhh, and Hillary’s court date on the 7th...that’s another one.
I think what’s also sickening is that conference held in NY or DC (can’t remember) where we paid for hundreds of South Americans to come here for a meeting....
I don’t have t.v., but thought I saw a thread where he announced?
I’ll check the main board...
Yeah, but small detail...no sweat.
I didn’t see anything. I saw a thread earlier today about him going to announce via web-cast, this week some time. That’ll be good for Giuliani in a bad kind of good way :)
yeah, I’m sure it only cost us taxpayers thousands and thousands and thousands of dollars....no sweat.
I think I saw a thread on it yesterday....
I’d be you (if I were to bet) that much money, that it was sponsored by one of the Working Groups of the OAS, no? You’re looking at the effect. STOP the Cause! IMHO :)
I don’t recall the thread title...I think it was just that an announcement was to be made concerning his running.
This complete idiot should have a new job title, “Unemployed”.
EODGUY
Also, you ever hear of (GEOSS)? It's in the (e) section of Executive Order 13366
>>>>We reaffirm our commitment to international cooperation on global observation and will continue to exercise leadership in the development of the Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), including working to strengthen weather observing, climate and air quality monitoring, and forecasting for human health, global disaster preparedness and monitoring, and drought monitoring and forecasting. We encourage participation in the November 30, 2007 Fourth Earth Observation Ministerial in Capetown, South Africa.<<<<
http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2007/04/print/20070430-8.html
Did you see what I meant in that last post?
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