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On the recordOctober 19, 1999
I am concerned that detailing of agents to the southern border will result in more drugs coming across our northern border.
Said by
George R. Nethercutt, Jr.
Washington
Source
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Oct 19, 1999

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Concerns about drug smuggling as resources are diverted to southern border.

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