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John McCain: “If we are in a struggle that poses an existential threat to the country of Mexico, then I think we ought to look at the…”

On the recordMarch 24, 2009
If we are in a struggle that poses an existential threat to the country of Mexico, then I think we ought to look at the technological aspects of warfare to increase our ability to surveill and interdict.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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McCain emphasizes the need for technology in combating drug-related threats to Mexico.

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