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On the recordMarch 28, 2023
So the idea has been broached to me and I haven't found why it wouldn't work that we declare the cartels that are bringing these drugs into the United States as terrorist organizations.
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Jon Tester
Democratic · Montana
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Senator Tester suggests designating drug cartels as terrorist organizations.

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