Brian A. Nichols: “The confirmation of Dr. Gupta, the President's nominee to lead the Office of Global Women's Issues, I think, is vital.”

The Kingpin Act has been very effective for us and has been a great vehicle for going after drug trafficking organizations around the world, particularly in Mexico.

We respect the Calderon administration for its commitment to confront the narco-traffickers directly, and we stand by Mexico as a partner in its fight to guarantee the rule of law for all Mexican citizens.

The cooperation between the United States and Mexico in addressing the threats that we face has never been better.

We have incredibly close and comprehensive relationships with the full range of Mexican government actors and a very fluid relationship that is bearing real fruits.