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On the recordJuly 9, 1997
yes, let me be clear about this one, and I do not go this far even in the South L.A. one. I am accusing the CIA on this one based on the information that I have of having been responsible for tons of cocaine coming into the United States that got sold on the streets of America. That is an accusation that I am making clear, simple, and without any reservations. So what I am saying to the gentleman: It is not enough for me to see the report. What can we do to share this information with the American public? Is there anything that can be done to shed some light on this?
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Maxine Waters
Democratic · California
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Addressing allegations against the CIA regarding drug trafficking in the United States.

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