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Jim Webb: I think that, as we come further to the border, our role is to then help the Mexican military, who is the principal…

On the recordMarch 16, 2009
I think that, as we come further to the border, our role is to then help the Mexican military, who is the principal element of the law enforcement effort.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Webb emphasizes the need for U.S. support to the Mexican military in law enforcement.

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