Robert Gates actually said...

Although I am concerned about the escalating violence in Mexico, I am confident that Mexico's democracy is strong and that the government maintains control over its territory.

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Gates expresses confidence in Mexico's democracy amid rising violence from drug cartels.

02/16/2011

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