We reduced that pull factor by instituting a system of consequences and expedited removal. Yes, sir. And, Deputy Chief Provost, I don't know that you were involved, but We had a surge from Brazil, and Secretary Chertoff at the time had expedited removal and the surge ended. Is that correct? Yes. So in 2005, we did have a surge from Brazil. We had received the authority to conduct expedited removals starting the year prior. We did start utilizing that. (07:46–07:55)
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