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George W. Bush: I hereby certify, with respect to Brazil, that interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be primarily engaged in…

On the recordOctober 15, 2006
I hereby certify, with respect to Brazil, that interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be primarily engaged in illicit drug trafficking in that country's airspace is necessary.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

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Memorandum on the Provision of United States Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Brazil

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