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Ted Poe: This issue is an issue of public safety, which is the first obligation of the Federal Government, to protect the people…

On the recordFebruary 18, 2011
This issue is an issue of public safety, which is the first obligation of the Federal Government, to protect the people, to protect the homeland. And that is why it's important the Federal Government get out of the way of the State of Arizona trying to protect the good citizens there in Arizona from the drug cartels that are coming into their State.
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Ted Poe
Republican · Texas
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Feb 18, 2011

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The speaker addresses the importance of federal support for state efforts to combat drug cartels.

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