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On the recordFebruary 23, 2021
We have the influence of Iran in South America. Not only do we have the influence of them, but we also have the Russian influence in countries.
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Henry Cuellar
Democratic · Texas
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congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Cuellar highlights foreign influences in Latin America, particularly from Iran and Russia.

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