On the recordApril 15, 2009
I have the greatest admiration and courage for President Calderon and his entire cabinet, his rank-and-file police officers and soldiers as they take on these cartels.
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transcripts.cnn.comBarack Obama: “I have the greatest admiration and courage for President Calderon and his entire cabinet, his rank-and-file police…”
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Obama commends Mexico's efforts against drug cartels and emphasizes shared responsibility.
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