Well, unfortunately, I think Washington continues to show its disconnect with the concerns of average Americans. And my constituents in Texas tell me that they're very concerned, concerned about the raging cartel wars going on in Mexico. Since 2006, 23,000 people have been killed [in cartel wars in Mexico], including a number of Americans. even as recently as last weekend. And we know that Mexico has a problem of its own. (00:37–00:43)
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