Robert Gates actually said...

U.S.-Mexico relations deepened significantly in recent years, including with respect to security cooperation on matters of mutual concern such as countering TCOs.

Context

Gates highlights improved U.S.-Mexico relations and security cooperation against transnational criminal organizations.

02/16/2011

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