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 Council members heard from Douglas Smith, Assistant Secretary for the Private Sector, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, at an Executive Roundtable held on February 23, 2010. During the discussion moderated by David Abel, Vice President of IBM, the Assistant Secretary stated the importance he and the Secretary place on the role and responsibility of the private sector in providing homeland security solutions, and reiterated the need for renewed outreach efforts to improve communication between industry and government. For additional information on the Council’s discussion with Assistant Secretary Smith, visit our Council news page.
SAVE THE DATE
Annual Members Meeting
March 24, 2010
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U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) is one of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's largest and most complex components, with a priority mission of keeping terrorists and their weapons out of the U.S. It also has a responsibility for securing and facilitating trade and travel while enforcing hundreds of U.S. regulations, including immigration and drug laws. 