We were asked to leave, and during Correa's administration, we left. We're invited to come back. This is strategic. We will study it, see if it makes sense, if it helps us, and If we can help with illegal mining, narco terrorism and illegal fishing, which is extremely serious. If we can help with that, we are willing to consider it. This is something that the President and that the Department of Defense will make. (21:45–21:53)
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Asserts that illegal mining, narco-terrorism, and illegal fishing are serious issues in Ecuador.
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