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On the recordAugust 1, 2017
One of the causes of this increase in cocaine production in Colombia is the Colombian Government's unwillingness to continue eradication efforts.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio cites claims about Colombian government halting drug eradication efforts.

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