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Ed Royce: “I appreciate very much you coming down and testifying today, Mr. Maltz. First let me congratulate the DEA on its…”

On the recordNovember 16, 2011
I appreciate very much you coming down and testifying today, Mr. Maltz. First let me congratulate the DEA on its operation against the 'Merchant of Death,' as he was known in Africa, Viktor Bout, the international arms trafficker. That was superlative work.
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Ed Royce
Republican · California

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Royce commends the DEA for their successful operation against Viktor Bout.

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