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He underscores one key point: the border has never been truly secure. With nearly 2,000 miles bordering Mexico and thousands more with Canada and Alaska, resource limitations make perfect security impossible. Despite deploying personnel and technology, clandestine crossings, drug smuggling, and potential terrorist entries persist. Owens emphasizes that reductions in illegal immigration do not equate to a secure border, as cartels and traffickers adapt using innovative methods.