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Mike Lawler: “The prior administration did not [crack down on the illicit…”

Featuring: Mike Lawler, Republican | U.S. House, New York, District 17

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And I think the administration is taking an aggressive posture, rightly, to crack down on the illicit drug trafficking and illicit oil trade, which, I'm sorry, The prior administration did not [crack down on the illicit drug trafficking and illicit oil trade]. do. So now we are in a situation where this administration is taking aggressive action and the situation is unfolding. (05:02–05:04)

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Claims the previous administration failed to address drug trafficking and illegal oil trade.

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