09/29/2009
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"Our ongoing failure to respect the Vienna Convention has placed great strains on U.S. relations with Mexico."
"I supported President George W. Bush in that regard."
"We need this legislation urgently to protect Americans abroad, to preserve vital bilateral relationships, and to maintain our reputation as a Nation that keeps its word."
"In my view, bending these rules and principles of federalism is not just a bad policy decision, but would compromise the liberty of all Americans."