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Okay, joining us for the first time is Amon Blair.

He's senior fellow for the Texas Public Policy Foundation Secure and Sovereign Texas Initiative,

where he advocates for effective border security and immigration policies that protect the

sovereignty and safety of Texas and the nation. He's also a consultant for Omni Intelligence, a private

company that provides intelligence and analytics service to government agencies and media about

transnational and domestic threats to Texas and the U.S. He has over 10 years of experience as a

U.S. Border Patrol agent serving in the Rio Grande Valley sector, one of the busiest and

most challenging areas of the southwest border.

He has first-hand knowledge of the operational and strategic challenges faced by the Border Patrol and other law enforcement in securing the border and enforcing immigration laws.

He's also a 20-plus year army veteran, both as an enlisted soldier and as a commissioned officer.

He served in various leadership and staff positions, including as an infantrylisted soldier and as a commissioned officer. He served in various leadership

and staff positions, including as an infantry platoon leader on Operation Lone Star, a joint

military and law enforcement operation to enhance border security and public safety in Texas.

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