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Filemon Vela: Our diplomatic relationship with Mexico is a critical tool for stabilizing the region.

On the recordSeptember 8, 2015
Our diplomatic relationship with Mexico is a critical tool for stabilizing the region.
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Filemon Vela
Texas

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Stressing the importance of U.S.-Mexico diplomatic relations for regional stability.

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