On the recordFebruary 14, 2011
Colombia has been a strategic ally in Latin America for well over a decade.
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congress.govColombia has been a strategic ally in Latin America for well over a decade.
Jean Schmidt emphasizes Colombia's importance as a U.S. ally in Latin America.
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