05/23/2012
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"Once our neighbors see that we are prepared to join them in CIFTA, it makes clear that cooperation against illegal trafficking in firearms is not a favor to the U.S. or to any one country, but a commo..."
"Ratification will bring diplomatic benefits with genuine practical consequences."
"We appreciate the opportunity to appear before you today to discuss the Department of Justice's role in addressing the alarming rise of violence perpetrated by warring Mexican drug trafficking organiz..."
"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."