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On the recordJune 20, 2012
Today, Puerto Rico is serving as the first line of defense in the Caribbean to prevent drugs and violence from reaching the U.S. mainland.
Said by
Luis Fortuno
Republican · Puerto Rico

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Fortuno describes Puerto Rico's critical role in combating drug trafficking.

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