March 9, 2011

Senate Caucus on International Narcotics Control Hearing on Money Laundering and Bulk Cash Smuggling Across the Southwest Border

The Caucus’s hearing focused on money that illegally crosses from the United States to Mexico and fuels Mexican drug trafficking organizations.

Opening Statements

CHAIRMAN (D - CA)

Dianne Feinstein

Sen. Feinstein’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery.

CO-CHAIR (R - IA)

Chuck Grassley

Sen. Grassely’s opening statement, as prepared for delivery.

Witnesses

Alan Bersin

Commissioner, Customs and Border Protection

Kumar Kibble

Deputy Director, Immigration and Customs Enforcement

Jamal El-Hindi

Associate Director for Regulatory Policy, Financial Crimes Enforcement Agency

Rich Stana

Director, Homeland Security and Justice Issues, Government Accountability Office