On the recordMarch 30, 2011
I did not intend to be the first INL Assistant Secretary to deemphasize Latin America programs. I meant it then. I mean it now.
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William R. Brownfield
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congress.govI did not intend to be the first INL Assistant Secretary to deemphasize Latin America programs. I meant it then. I mean it now.
Brownfield emphasizes the importance of Latin America in U.S. international narcotics control efforts.
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