cbp x-ray machines. the biden administration has engaged in a public-private partnership now to keep u.s. ports open 24/7 to address shipping issues. we want to ask specifically about your role in this. it's clear to me that you are not going to be in a position to deal with all aspects of the supply chain backlog, but improved processing of shipments through ports is clearly part of your portfolio. that is where in effect you are the point person, improving processing of shipment reports. how would you go about carrying that out? mr. magnus: mr. chairman, thank you for the question and i couldn't agree more that preserving and reinforcing american supply chain is one of our top priorities and must be one of our top priorities. it's certainly something i care deeply about. as we approach the holidays we see the impact of a supply chain that's struggling right now. so, although cbp is only one actor at the ports, and certainly not the only entity that has responsibility for the smooth movement of goods th

cbp has two important missions. i was pleased administration finally heeded my call to end travel restrictions at the canadian border. the reopening of the canadian border to vaccinated individuals is an important and long-overdue step. your background in law enforcement including -- how familiar are you and how will you prioritize and manage the mission? chief magnus: thank you for the question. not only has my time growing up in michigan, but also in the six and a half years i spent in north dakota where one of the cross-border traffic to canada is also essential for a host of reasons. it causes me to believe this is going to continue to be very important as perhaps the laws and rules change regarding title 42. whether it is appropriate staffing to address these issues , other factors that need to be considered, i'm very committed to cross-border traffic and trade. sen. wyden: senator daines is next. sen. daines: chief, if you are confirmed, you will be the helm of the largest law enforcement agency in the united

part of the very important cbp mission. as we discussed during our private meeting the substance abuse epidemic is ravaging my state of new hampshire and is ravaging arizona and communities across the country. customs and border protection as an important role in disrupting international drug smuggling operations and interdicting the flow of drugs across the us border. transnational criminal organizations are adapting and exploiting predictable procedures at usborders . they used rail transportation pedestrians, unmanned aerial vehicles and even submersible vessels to smuggle drugs into the united states. chief magnus as a police chief f of border community how have you prioritize and thought drug organizations undermining your community and if confirmed to leave what wouldyou do to fight international drug trafficking ? >> you very much for the question and your touching on an issue here that is really near and dear to my heart because only members of our community and tucson not to mention across the state and country hav