Terrorists are continually probing America's borders,
looking for opportunities
to slip into the country undetected.
In the endless streams of arriving travelers and cargo,
or along remote stretches between border crossings,
denying terrorists those opportunities,
intercepting terrorists and their weapons,
requires innovation, a new breed of officer,
and a new kind of organization.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
America's Frontline Against Terrorism.
CBP processes more than a million travelers,
hundreds of thousands of vehicles and planes,
and tens of thousands of trucks and containers
every day, 24 hours a day,
monitoring more than 6,000 miles of border.
It's an immense mission, requiring dedication,
relentless attention to detail, and constant innovation.
CBP continually implements new approaches and technologies
that strengthen security while speeding the entry process
for legitimate travelers and trade.
Partnering with the trade community
and customs and security agencies worldwide,
CBP is expanding homeland security
beyond our own borders, with new systems
that help secure the international supply chain,
and people on the ground in foreign countries
to identify suspect shipments and travelers
before they board a ship or plane
bound for the U.S.
And on top of its efforts against terrorism,
CBP continues its traditional missions
of curbing illegal immigration and drug trafficking,
enforcing U.S. import laws,
and protecting American agriculture and food supply.
Securing our borders,
protecting lives,
ensuring our freedoms --
U.S. Customs and Border Protection:
America's Frontline.