For Immediate Release:

Wednesday, April 5, 2006

At a Senate hearing today, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales committed to working with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) to help station more federal agents in Southwest Washington to help cut down on smuggling and drug trafficking.

"In Southwest Washington, local law enforcement officials need better access to their federal counterparts, and I'm pleased that Attorney General Gonzales has agreed to work with me to help reduce crime in Southwest Washington," Senator Murray said.

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