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Benjamin Gilman: While a common sense interpretation of the law should assume that these illicit drugs, either passing over the skies of…

On the recordJuly 26, 1999
While a common sense interpretation of the law should assume that these illicit drugs, either passing over the skies of Cuba or through its territorial waters should be considered a factor in determining whether a nation is a major drug transiting country that substantially impacts the U.S.
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Benjamin Gilman
New York
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congress.gov
Jul 26, 1999

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Clarification on the interpretation of drug transit laws regarding Cuba.

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