US Border Patrol chief announces his resignation in a Fox News interview

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The head of the federal agency that patrols the borders of the United States says he's resigning.

Michael Banks of the U.S. Border Patrol told Fox News on Thursday that his resignation was effective immediately, saying “it's just time.” In the interview, he said he believes he's improved border security significantly.

The Department of Homeland Security and Customs and Border Protection had no immediate comment.

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