Napolitano: U.S-Mexico Bilateral Plan Needs Further Cooperation

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano discusses a recently enhanced plan to strengthen the cooperation between Mexico and the U.S. in policing the border. Napolitano goes on to explain that this focus on cooperation will result in a South-bound law enforcement strategy and greater data sharing among agencies. (0:46)
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Napolitano On Consequences Of New Border Initiative

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano discusses the accomplishments of the 2007 Bilateral Strategic Plan designed to promote cooperation between Mexico and the U.S on border security. Napolitano also explains how Monday's extension of the 2007 initiative is expected to allow for more inspections and more use of technology during customs control. (0:46)
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Napolitano: We Need To Recognize That There Are "Actual" Borders

by Christina Lovato, University of New Mexico

Today, Janet Napolitano, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, said that the United States, Mexico and Canada all rely on trade but with the increase in illegal immigration and drug and weapon trafficking, it is time for more modern and safe border security. Napolitano said that we need to recognize that there are "actual" borders, north and south, not "metaphorical" borders. (00:45)


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