He knows that knowledge is power and with this program will bring more knowledge as to who is in his country, in the United States as well, and help us make sure we're protecting the law abiding citizens that live there. Biometric data is crucial for vetting, tracking and holding accountable the worst of the worst criminals who pose threats to nations and public safety. Now they'll be able to identify, identify potentially dangerous individuals among illegal third country aliens and they'll use this capability in Chilean prisons as well. (02:18–02:27)
CLAIM
Asserts the crucial role of biometric data in criminal accountability and public safety.
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