Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) stated, While it is essential that we increase security along our borders, we must be careful about the usage of our National Guard troops for this endeavor. Many members of our National Guard have been deployed overseas for extended periods, and I have concerns that placement of these troops on our border would place an undue burden on these brave men and women. Rather than a short-term fix we should be looking for long-term solutions for our border security.