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On the recordJanuary 15, 2014
Would it dramatically improve the physical security of these countries if U.S.-demand for illegal drugs was eliminated tomorrow?
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Tim Kaine
Democratic · Virginia

Editor's note · Context

Kaine questions the impact of U.S. drug demand on security in Central America.

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