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.
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congress.govToday, Puerto Rico is serving as the first line of defense in the Caribbean to prevent drugs and violence from reaching the U.S. mainland.
Fortuno describes Puerto Rico's critical role in combating drug trafficking.
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