Eliot Engel actually said...

I was an early and strong supporter of the Merida Initiative, and since 2008 Congress has appropriated over $2 billion in assistance to Mexico through that initiative.

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Engel highlights his support for the Merida Initiative and its funding history.

05/19/2014

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