Posted on 08/16/2007 10:38:24 AM PDT by SwinneySwitch
Border Patrol agents dont have the responsibility of apprehending illegal immigrants, Carlos X. Carrillo, chief patrol agent for the Laredo sector, said at a town hall meeting Wednesday."The Border Patrol is not equipped to stop illegal immigrants," Carrillo said, noting that illegal narcotics are also not on the agents priority list.
"The Border Patrol mission is not to do any of those things," he emphasized.
The Border Patrols mission is to keep the country safe from terrorist and terrorist weapons, he said. Carrillo added that when and if terrorists come into the country, the agents will be ready.
During a presentation to about 50 people, he also explained the different deployment tactics agents use to identify who crosses the border.
A hot issue during the meeting was the construction of a fence along the Rio Grande.
Carrillo said the Carrizo cane along the river is an environmental challenge. He said that before enforcing any type of fence, the Carrizo canes need to be addressed, allowing agents to patrol and spot traffic in the river.
Mayor Raul Salinas spoke to the audience about using taxpayer money to build a fence.
"I want a secure border, but I want more common sense," Salinas said, adding that the fence would affect relations with Mexico.
A concerned citizen asked about deterrence.
Carrillo said deterrence comes from working with the community. He added that having a certain number of agents working an area indicates to the community their presence in the area.
A concerned citizen, who lives on property about 34 miles out of Laredo on Interstate 35, said she has seen from 20 to 50 illegal immigrants daily. She said agents have addressed the situation before, but they can only do so much and the situation continues.
Carrillo responded that the Border Patrol will look into the issue.
To report any suspicious activity, Carrillo said, residents should contact Immigration and Customs Enforcement at (800) 973-2867.
Who the hell is this frickin idiot? Fire his ass!!
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Could it be possible that many of the border patrol agents, because they are Mexican Americans, look the other way when it comes to stopping illegals?
Not likely. Most “Mexican-Americans” are pretty much American, period, at least the ones who were born and grew up here before “diversity” became the mantra.
And if Muslim terrorists posing as Hispanics come traipsing over the border...?
I’d like to hear a recording of this, just to be sure that it’s being reported accurately. Even if the guy actually thinks this, I have a hard time believing that he’d say it.
Oh, and he’s right about the cane. I was next to the Rio Grande and the stuff is impenetrable. I couldn’t see the river at all where the cane was growing.
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which side of the border is this guy on?
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“the fence would affect relations with Mexico”
And that could really slow down that NAU thing. Bummer./s
Why make an extra effort to associate with a criminal element? Unless you want to muscle in on the profits....
yeah so.
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So when did this two-bit fool over throw the government, has he and jerkoff taken over, is he another dictator for life. Is he taking over Rove's office. So many question, when will he and jorge have a joint news conference?
“The Border Patrol is not equipped to stop illegal immigrants,” Carrillo said, “
This statement will sure slow the influx of illegal immigrants........NOT!!
Carlos X. Carrillo
How do you know he’s not an agent and active supporter of LA Raza?
How do you know he’s not some ‘naturalized’ citizen who’s infiltrated our Gov’t and actually working for ‘his people’?
Hmmmm
Back in 2001 Carlos was only “assistant chief U. S. Border Patrol”
Somebody must like what he’s doing....
Funny tho, he’s apparently only concerned with OTM illegals:
http://www.worldnetdaily.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=24987
But even then, it’s not their job, it’s the FBI’s:
“Carlos X. Carrillo, assistant chief U. S. Border Patrol, Tucson Sector, told WorldNetDaily in a telephone interview Monday that nine Yemenis were reportedly holed up in a hotel in the border town of Agua Prieta, Sonora, Mexico, across the border from Douglas, Ariz.
“We have passed this tip to the FBI,” said Carrillo.
Why is this incompetent asshat still employed and getting promotions?
I grew up in San Francisco and most Mexicans Americans felt the same way. They were proud of their heritige just like all the rest of us...Americans First!Thanks for setting me straight.
precisely because he is an incompentent asshat skilled at fellatio.
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