Speeches and Statements

Statement by Press Secretary Jenny Burke on Commissioner Kerlikowske’s Trip to Tampa, Fla.

Release Date:

February 18, 2016

WASHINGTON – U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske will travel to Tampa, Fla.

Statement on Shooting Incident in El Paso, Texas

Release Date:

February 5, 2016

On Thursday, at approximately 5:45 p.m., three U.S. Border Patrol agents from El Paso Sector were on patrol in the downtown area, near the Greyhound Bus Station. The agents heard the sound of gunshots and immediately responded.

CBP Statement on Border Patrol Agent Discharging Firearm in Calexico, Calif.

Release Date:

February 3, 2016

“On Wednesday, February 3, 2016, at approximately 4:20 a.m.

CBP Issues Statement on British Travelers

Release Date:

December 23, 2015

“U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) welcomes more than a million passengers arriving to the United States every day.

Commissioner Kerlikowske’s Remarks for U.S.-Dominican Republic Mutual Recognition Arrangement

Release Date:

December 8, 2015

I am delighted to be here to co-sign the Mutual Recognition Arrangement with the Dominican Republic, represented by my host and counterpart of the General Customs Administration, Director General Juan Fernando Fernández.

Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske Names Ronald Vitiello as Acting Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol

Release Date:

November 30, 2015

WASHINGTON— Ronald D. Vitiello will serve as Acting Chief of the U.S. Border Patrol beginning Tuesday, following Michael J. Fisher’s retirement.

Commissioner Kerlikowske’s Remarks at the US/Canada Border Conference

Release Date:

October 27, 2015

I’m delighted to join you all here in Detroit for this important conference. It is fitting to meet here, of course, since Detroit is the largest American city on the U.S.-Canadian border.

DFO Pete Flores' Statement on Officer Involved Shooting at the Calexico West Port of Entry

Release Date:

October 21, 2015

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, at about 12 a.m. local time, a U.S.

Readout of Commissioner Kerlikowske’s Trip to Singapore

Release Date:

October 21, 2015

SINGAPORE— U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner R.

CBP Statement on Officer Involved Shooting at the Calexico West Port of Entry

Release Date:

October 21, 2015

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, at about 12 a.m. local time, a U.S. Customs and Border Protection officer on duty at one of the vehicle primary lanes at the Calexico West Port of Entry in California was approached by an individual on a bike.

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