On the recordMay 16, 2017
And in fact, we saw the Chinese and the Russians, Iran, and even radical groups like Hezbollah establish themselves right in the region because of our benign neglect.
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congress.govAdriano Espaillat: “And in fact, we saw the Chinese and the Russians, Iran, and even radical groups like Hezbollah establish themselves…”
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Espaillat points out foreign influence in Latin America due to U.S. neglect.
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