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John McCain: the violence in Mexico will pose the second greatest threat to United States security this year, right after al Qaeda.

On the recordMarch 9, 2009
the violence in Mexico will pose the second greatest threat to United States security this year, right after al Qaeda.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain cites Michael Hayden's view on the threat posed by violence in Mexico.

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