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Markwayne Mullin: “The last time we were proactive in this way was President…”

Featuring: Markwayne Mullin, Republican | U.S. Senate, Oklahoma

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SEN. MULLIN on Workout Group, Venezuelan Drug Boats, Family | The Washington Times

Published | Video Starts at 09:05

Yeah, every single person, 1% unanimous, 100% all have been affected by it. That is how bad this epidemic is. And we know it's been getting worse and worse. And The last time we were proactive in this way was President Reagan, when we took the fight to South America. This is President Trump once again being extremely proactive and using the resources and the weight of this great country to say, we will defeat you. Yes, I know. (09:05–09:13)

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Asserts that the current proactive approach to drug issues is similar to President Reagan's actions in South America.

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