Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that the United States Border Patrol is performing an invaluable service to the United States, and that the House of Representatives fully supports the more than 12,000 Border Patrol agents.

Whereas Border Patrol agents are a highly trained and qualified group of men and women;

Whereas Border Patrol agents protect the United States from an influx of illegal immigration, illicit drugs, counterfeit goods, and terrorists;

Whereas Border Patrol agents protect our borders in some of the most remote and dangerous areas of the country; and

Whereas Border Patrol agents continue to perform their duties under tough circumstances: Now, therefore, be it