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James Comer: “I would respectfully argue that probably more than the terrorists, the drug cartels of Mexico control the government…”

On the recordJune 7, 2021
I would respectfully argue that probably more than the terrorists, the drug cartels of Mexico control the government more so than some of the elected leaders down there.
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James Comer
Republican · Kentucky

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Comer claims drug cartels have significant influence over the Mexican government.

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