I will articulate something our Congressman, Bill Owens, a member of the homeland security committee and somebody who is very attuned to these matters, has stated publicly and I believe in some of his correspondence, which is that there is a diminution of security when you close any border crossing. You are increasing the distance between locations with personnel, and not just personnel but the communications equipment and the other technologies that go with those facilities. That is why he is so intent on seeing construction continue on the new U.S. facilities at the Franklin Centre crossing. He sees that in addition to the other impacts, there is an enhancement of security value to having a newer facility and newer technology at that location.
On November 1st, 2010. See this statement in context.