I said, listen, if these were just local thugs, if these were pickpockets that were robbing people on the streets of Mexico City, it wouldn't be our problem. But These Mexican cartels are murdering Americans. And so the commander in chief has an obligation to act against them. And I have to say what just happened is a powerful illustration of it. (05:53–05:57)
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Asserts that Mexican drug cartels are responsible for murdering Americans.
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