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Bob Menendez: We need to address the factors that perpetuate the narcotics trade, namely poverty and lack of economic opportunity.

On the recordMarch 30, 2011
We need to address the factors that perpetuate the narcotics trade, namely poverty and lack of economic opportunity.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez highlights the need to tackle root causes of narcotics trade.

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