Loss of the Panama Canal bases will increase drugs here
In Panama, we face serious challenges in the months and years ahead -- challenges that will impact on our ability to keep illegal drugs off our streets and from our children. With the pullout of the US military from Panama, it
appears to me that we will only see more increases in drug trafficking; narco-terrorism; illegal arms smuggling and money-laundering in Panama and throughout the region.
Source: Issues and Strategy Bulletin of “The Conservative Caucus”
Jun 30, 2000
More border security needed
Phillips agrees with the following statements regarding drugs:
Border security is needed to win war on drugs
Increase border security to stop the flow of illegal drugs into the US.
Source: National Political Awareness Test, Project Vote Smart
Jan 13, 2000
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