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Josh Brecheen: “Oklahoma, because of the border, has become a mecca [for…”

Featuring: Josh Brecheen, Republican | U.S. House Oklahoma, 2nd Congressional District

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Congressman Brecheen joins Steve Lance on NTD Capitol Report to Discuss Budget Reconciliation

Published | Video Starts at 01:53

Look, I can tell you what law enforcement at large, even as short as just an hour and a half ago, I was beaten with a district attorney and law enforcement officials, drugs specific task force in Oklahoma. And they're talking about how Oklahoma, because of the border, has become a mecca [for drug trade]. We've got a unique situation. And I would say, sadly, Oklahoma brought in by ballot measure. I would use air quotes, medicinal marijuana, but it's more than medicinal and that has attracted the cartel. (01:53–01:59)

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Asserts that Oklahoma has become a hub for drug trade due to its proximity to the border.

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