Minnesota Guard commander: Bush border plan is 'doable'

by Cathy Wurzer, Minnesota Public Radio

President Bush has proposed sending 6,000 National Guard troops to patrol the U.S.-Mexican border for illegal immigrants. Some are concerned the Guard is becoming over-extended, since many units are also serving in Iraq. The head of Minnesota's National Guard, Gen. Larry Shellito, says Bush's plan is "doable." He spoke with MPR's Cathy Wurzer.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, 05/16/2006, 7:20 a.m.