the purpose of these two joint resolutions is to alter the course of our engagement in the drug war, principally as it relates to Mexico. Instead of certifying and saying, ``Here is a message of victory to the two peoples of the two Nations,'' it decertifies with a national security waiver and calls it like it is and refocuses our Governments and our people in a combined effort to win this battle and not lose it--to win it for the millions of children that are suffering, because we are losing it.
Paul Coverdell: “the purpose of these two joint resolutions is to alter the course of our engagement in the drug war, principally as it…”
Editor's note · Context
Discussing joint resolutions related to U.S. engagement in the drug war, particularly concerning Mexico.
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