09/17/2014
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"The first is that Merida is a cooperative agreement between the U.S. and Mexico, with the Government of Mexico in charge of all activities within their territory."
"There is no doubt in my mind, ladies and gentlemen, that the United States is better and safer today thanks to our support for the Merida Initiative."
"There is absolutely no excuse for a statement by Secretary General Insulza supporting the Nicaraguan dictator Daniel Ortega's shame election as a 'step forward--step toward--step forward for democracy..."
"If I were living in a place where gun battles were leaving scores of people dead, and previously safe streets were now hideouts for thugs and criminals, I would feel a sense of terror, too."