10/26/2009
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"In September 2008, my distinguished colleague, Senator Ben Cardin, and I filed legislation--titled 'The Support for Vulnerable and Displaced Iraqis Act of 2008'--to mandate the development of a compre..."
"Greater cooperation is what is sorely needed, and is the bottom line of CIFTA."
"Ratification now will signal to President Calderon and the Mexican people that this new Congress and this new President are committed to cooperating in the fight against organized crime and related vi..."
"Kerry and his committee are key in U.S. foreign assistance legislation, including the Merida Initiative which will provide Mexico with $1.4 billion for its fight against the drug cartels."