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 President Bush and President Fox President Bush and President Fox announced a 22-point agreement to build a smart border between the U.S. and Mexico for the 21st century.

News: Speeches and Releases

  • President Promotes Secure and Open Borders in El Paso March 21, 2002
  • Gov Ridge, Deputy P.M. of Canada Discuss Smart Border Plan March 8, 2002
  • Governor Ridge Speaks at Embassy in Mexico March 4, 2002
  • President Increases Budget for Border Security January 25, 2002
  • Securing America's Borders Fact Sheet: Border Security January 25, 2002
  • Gov Ridge to Travel to Mexico January 11, 2002
  • Specifics of Secure and Smart Border Action Plan January 7, 2002
  • Action Plan for Creating a Secure and Smart Border December 12, 2001

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  • Border Security Fact Sheet
  • Canada: Action Plan for Creating a Secure and Smart Border
  • Specifics of Secure and Smart Border Action Plan
  • Smart Border: 22 point agreement
  • Quick Facts about the U.S.-Mexico Border
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    U.S. - Mexico Border Partnership Agreement

    President George W. Bush reaches for Mexico's President Vicente Fox during a joint press conference at the Palacio de Gobierno in Monterey, Mexico, Friday, March 22. In Monterrey, Mexico, President Bush and President Fox announced a 22-point agreement to build a smart border for the 21st century - one that better secures our borders while also speeding the free flow of people and commerce.

    As our second-largest trading partner, Mexico and the United States share more than just a border - we share a unique history. The need for border infrastrastructure and border management systems that facilitate the continued integration of the North American economic region is vital.

    These systems should protect the citizens of both nations from terrorism, illegal drugs, and other dangers; facilitate and expedite legitimate cross border travel and commerce; and allow our governments to determine who crosses the borders.

    The specific measures that comprise our joint action plan with Mexico embrace technology and enhance bilateral cooperation to ensure a humane, efficient, and modernized management of the border that joins our peoples and our economies.

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