By the way, let me quick dispel the notion that they need more resources. Over the last 10 years, they've increased the number of agents by 32%, went from 6,300 to 8,300, 2,000 additional people. Their budget went up 65%, from 2 billion to 3.3 billion. They're part of a agency or department, DHS, $190 billion budget with 240,000 employees who they can detail to, you know, take care of the surgeons in terms of protection. (05:20–05:26)
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