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Statement by Congressman McCaul on the approved use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV's), or "drones", in the Big Bend region along the Texas-Mexico border

May 14, 2010

“The addition of unmanned aerial drones is a major step forward in securing our border with Mexico. The drones will allow us to patrol areas that are difficult to access on the ground in the Big Bend region. I look forward to further authorization for drones to be used along the rest of the border all the way to the Gulf Coast. While this represents progress, I will continue to fight to expedite surveillance technology, and for additional federal agents and the use of National Guard troops along the border. The final approval of drones comes on the heels of a meeting we had with Secretary Napolitano yesterday and I appreciate the swift action by the administration.”