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On the recordMarch 9, 2016
We, of course, must improve and adequately resource our drug interdiction strategy to combat these groups, but we must also renew our efforts to combat the real driver of drug trafficking: the demand here at home.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the need to address drug demand alongside interdiction efforts.

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