And there is a real threat there. You've got a designated terrorist organization, cartels that have been operating in ways that have put at risk the security of the American people. I mean, We lose thousands, tens of thousands of people every year to illicit drugs. and a regime down there that is corrupt. And I think that the President, the actions that he's taken are consistent with protecting America's national security interests. (23:39–23:45)
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