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On the recordOctober 3, 2011
The drug cartels do intimidate and coerce the civilian population. They do effect the conduct of the Mexican Government.
Said by
Mike McCaul
Republican · Texas

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McCaul emphasizes the cartels' influence on civilians and the Mexican government, framing it as a national security threat.

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