Sec. 107. Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs
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Section 1(c) of the State Department Basic Authorities Act of 1956 ( 22 U.S.C. 2651a(c) ) is amended— by redesignating paragraph
(3)as paragraph (4); and by inserting after paragraph
(2)the following new paragraph: There should be in the Department of State an Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs who should be responsible to the Secretary for matters pertaining to international narcotics and law enforcement affairs in the conduct of foreign policy and such other related duties as the Secretary may from time to time designate. The Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs should maintain continuous observation of and review all matters pertaining to international narcotics and law enforcement in the conduct of foreign policy, including the following matters: Combatting international narcotics production and trafficking, including the illicit cultivation of crops used to produce narcotics. Strengthening foreign justice systems, including judicial and prosecutorial capacity, appeals systems, law enforcement agencies, and prison systems. Training foreign military and police, including vetting all foreign personnel who receive such assistance from the United States Government. Ensuring the inclusion of human rights issues in law enforcement programs, in consultation with the Assistant Secretary for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Combating all forms of illicit trafficking, including human trafficking arms trafficking, and the illicit smuggling of bulk cash. Identifying and responding to global corruption, including strengthening the capacity of foreign government institutions responsible for addressing financial crimes. .