Speeches and Statements

CBP Statement

Release Date:

September 10, 2016

TUCSON, Ariz. – Customs and Border Protection officers and a U.S. Border Patrol agent were involved in a shooting Thursday at the Port of Nogales’ Mariposa Crossing.

Building Strong Border Communities

Release Date:

September 1, 2016

Remarks as Prepared: Sept. 1, 2016

Statement from Press Secretary Jenny Burke on Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske’s Upcoming Trip to San Diego and Tijuana

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August 30, 2016

WASHINGTON—On August 31, Commissioner R. Gil Kerlikowske will begin a visit to San Diego and Tijuana to participate in the ‘Building Strong Border Communities’ events held jointly between CBP and the Government of Mexico.

Commissioner Kerlikowske’s Remarks at a Joint Press Conference with the First Lady of Honduras, Ana García de Hernández

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August 30, 2016

Good morning. I’m Gil Kerlikowske, Commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, or CBP. It’s an honor to join First Lady Garcia de Hernández here this morning.

CBP Statement

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August 29, 2016

GRAND FORKS, N.D. - On August 27 at approximately 2 a.m. CST, U.S. Border Patrol agents assigned to the Grand Forks Sector were notified of a suspicious subject in a vehicle near the Pembina Port of Entry.

Commissioner Kerlikowske’s Remarks at a Business Roundtable in El Salvador

Release Date:

August 23, 2016

Remarks as Prepared, August 23, 2016

Thank you, and good afternoon, everyone. I’m pleased to be able to visit the Republic of El Salvador.

Joint Statement on the Cooperation Between CBP and Administration of Tax of the Republic of Guatemala

Release Date:

August 22, 2016

GUATEMALA CITY — U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner R.

Statement from CBP Commissioner Kerlikowske on Death of Agent Alvarez

Release Date:

August 11, 2016

Border Patrol Chief Mark Morgan and I are deeply saddened to inform you of the death of Border Patrol Agent Manuel Alvarez. On Thursday, August 11, 2016, Agent Alvarez, was involved in a motorcycle accident while on duty.

Commissioner Kerlikowske's Remarks to the Middle Eastern Law Enforcement Officers Association in Dearborn, Michigan

Release Date:

August 10, 2016

Thank you, Fadia. Mr. Secretary, Director Saldaña, and honored guests. I’m delighted to be here at the University of Michigan.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Announces Unified Cargo Inspection Pilot and Participates in Building Strong Border Communities Event with Government of Mexico

Release Date:

August 5, 2016

TUCSON, Arizona — Yesterday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Commissioner R.

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