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Richard K. Armey: “We are concerned about the political stability of Mexico, and we are concerned about the economic prosperity of Mexico.…”

On the recordMarch 13, 1997
We are concerned about the political stability of Mexico, and we are concerned about the economic prosperity of Mexico. And I think I can say that this Congress, this body has on many, many occasions expressed their concern on both those points with concrete actions. We want for the people of Mexico everything we want for the people of the United States in political stability and economic well-being.
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Richard K. Armey
Texas

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Discussing U.S. concerns regarding political and economic stability in Mexico.

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