Statement by Secretary Napolitano on Commissioner Bersin's Resignation

[The Patriot]

Statement by Secretary Napolitano on Commissioner Bersin's Resignation

12-22-2011 04:00 AM

For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
Contact: 202-282-8010

Biography of Mr. Aguilar
Biography of Mr. Winkowski*

"I want to thank Alan Bersin for his distinguished leadership over the past two years as the CBP Commissioner. During his tenure, CBP has taken historic steps to secure our borders while facilitating legal travel and trade. Commissioner Bersin has also been instrumental in facilitating new international agreements and public-private partnerships as well as developing new paradigms throughout the world in combating terrorism and international crime. Commissioner Bersin has helped set CBP on a path to continuously adapt and seek new and innovative ways of keeping our country – and our communities – safe.

Deputy Commissioner David V. Aguilar will serve as Acting Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner for the Office of Field Operations Thomas Winkowski will serve as Acting Deputy Commissioner. Both bring decades of experience on the front line and will continue their proven leadership of the men and women at CBP as they protect our country against terrorist threats, secure our borders and foster lawful travel and trade."

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