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George W. Bush: “Interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be primarily engaged in illicit drug trafficking is necessary because…”

On the recordAugust 15, 2007
Interdiction of aircraft reasonably suspected to be primarily engaged in illicit drug trafficking is necessary because of the extraordinary threat posed by illicit drug trafficking to the national security of that country.
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George W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Presidential Determination on Continuation of United States Drug Interdiction Assistance to the Government of Colombia

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