04/11/2013
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"Drug trafficking and transnational criminal organizations plague Central America and wreak havoc in the region, posing a direct security threat to the United States."
"Today, when our Nation stands at over $19 trillion in debt, we have no business giving any foreign assistance..."
"As Representatives of the American people, the U.S. Congress has the responsibility to ensure that every single taxpayer dollar spent on foreign assistance furthers U.S. national interest..."
"It is critical that we assist our regional neighbors in their efforts to achieve peace and security, good governance, and economic prosperity."