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In this testimony, the speaker discusses ways to improve US border security. He raises four main points. First, US border enforcement has become increasingly effective, and there is little question that entering the US illegally across the land borders has become far more difficult and dangerous. Second, the current challenge is one of improving effectiveness rather than simply increasing resources. Third, the metrics for assessing progress in border enforcement are underdeveloped and need to be improved. Finally, the US government has many tools for discouraging illegal immigration and border enforcement needs to be seen as just one among many.