And my other concern is that Alan Gross was on the island for the purpose of fostering access to information.
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we have never offered unilateral concessions to the Cuban Government in exchange for Mr. Gross.
If confirmed, combating human trafficking would be one of my top priorities in Ecuador.
the United States is going to be a clear voice condemning this practice and calling out those nations and those governments that tolerate this or, worse, actually participate in this.
I have also reviewed that file, Mr. Chairman, and I have nothing to add to what you've already said.
As you know, El Salvador is a tier-two country, which means it's a source, destination, and transit country for human trafficking.
Human trafficking is not only a nasty business, it also has the potential to affect our national security.
It is important to remind ourselves of the importance of our relationship with Mexico.
I am worried that, notwithstanding CARSI, that capacity to be able to deal with the challenge by Central American governments certainly, and Guatemala as a prime example of it, is challenged.
Prosperity and security in Mexico is a positive for the United States and vice versa.
The relationship between Mexico and the United States is a critically important one.





