1996 Congressional Hearings
Intelligence and Security Robert S. Gelbard , Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
Statement before the Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State, and Judiciary of the House Committee on Appropriations
Washington, DC, May 1, 1996 Implementation of International Law Enforcement Policies and Programs
Mr. Chairman and members of the committee: Thank you for calling this important hearing to discuss how the Administration's various components are working together to implement our international law enforcement policies and programs. The departments and agencies represented here each play an important role in our endeavors as do many federal offices and organizations which are not present. Our success at insuring a safe and secure environment for our citizens depends on how well we organize and coordinate our efforts. In this context, I am happy to share with you the State Department's assessment of expanded U.S. Government law enforcement efforts abroad, including that which is contemplated by the FBI. The Threat and Policy Response
The collapse of communism, and the emergence of open markets and open societies hold great promise for American citizens. Not only are Soviet missiles no longer targeted at American cities, but our goods and services are sold in all parts of the world, and we continue to lead the largest collection of democracies in the world's history. If we are to secure the benefits of peace and prosperity for our citizens, the United States must continue to lead in the coming century. | |
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