America has right to expect we be vigilant, but U.S. can go too far the other way

Fortunately, it looks like Prime Minister Stephen Harper has some powerful Congressional allies in the effort to negotiate a perimeter border agreement with the Obama administration. Unfortunately, it looks like he's really going to need them.

United States Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont is a pretty powerful guy. He is a long-serving senator from Vermont, chairing, among other things, the powerful Senate Judiciary Committee. In return for this service to his state, his Vermont licence plate is brief but eloquent. It says "1".

To keep reading, subscribe and become a political insider.

Only $7.76 a week for an annual subscription.

Enjoy unlimited website access and the digital newspaper.

Cancel anytime.


Already a Subscriber?

Get Today’s Headlines Newsletter

Your quick scan of the news you need each weekday to be the smartest person in the room.


By entering your email address you consent to receive email from The Hill Times containing news, analysis, updates and offers. You may unsubscribe at any time. See our privacy policy

MORE News

RELATED STORIES