Security chief calls for 'fast lane' across border

Thursday, March 7, 2002

MEXICO CITY -- Homeland Security Director Tom Ridge said he expects the United States and Mexico to reach an agreement creating a "fast lane" of preapproved travelers across the their common border, easing delays caused by heightened security after Sept. 11.

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