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On the recordFebruary 15, 2012
Quickly, in the situation in Mexico, 50,000 Mexicans have lost their lives as a result of drug-related violence. Is your assessment that these violent criminal organizations pose a threat to the United States, including States along the border?
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain raises concerns about the threat of drug-related violence to the U.S.

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