Head of Homeland Security Defends “Get Tough” Approach

vulnerable – adj. open to attack, harm or damage

wreak havoc – v. to cause (something very harmful or damaging); to create a situation in which there is much destruction or confusion

smuggle – v. to move (someone or something) from one country into another illegally and secretly

launder – v. to put (money that you got by doing something illegal) into a business or bank account in order to hide where it really came from