The Senate Caucus on International Narcotics control will come to order. Good afternoon everyone. I want to thank secretary pompeo for being here today as well as members of the caucus. To my knowledge, mr. Secretary this is the first time we have had a cabinet member address the drug caucus. And i think, given the circumstances that we find ourselves and events over the last few days make this especially appropriate that we hear from the nations top diplomats. On this important topic. Obviously, the rising global narcotic academic is flicking the highest rate of casualties in our nations history. In america alone, in 2017, more than 70,000 people died of drug overdoses. Im advised that just since 2006, mexico has seen 150,000 people murdered in the course of the cartel violence. Of course associated with marketshare and real estate. When it comes to the International Drug trade. Reflecting on those numbers, it made me think about other National Efforts we have undertaken international
Form ambassadors to countries in that region, and others, also testified before the Senate Caucus on International Narcotics control. The Senate Caucus on International Narcotics control will come to order. Good afternoon everyone. I want to thank secretary pompeo for being here today as well as members of the caucus. To my knowledge, mr. Secretary this is the first time we have had a cabinet member address the drug caucus. And i think, given the circumstances that we find ourselves and events over the last few days make this especially appropriate that we hear from the nations top diplomats. On this important topic. Obviously, the rising global narcotic academic is flicking the highest rate of casualties in our nations history. In america alone, in 2017, more than 70,000 people died of drug overdoses. Im advised that just since 2006, mexico has seen 150,000 people murdered in the course of the cartel violence. Of course associated with marketshare and real estate. When it comes to the
Kievs European American sponsors changes. Dozens of russian tor crews destroy drones in the ssu and shoot down nato equipment. We will show footage of combat work. Russia will continue to strengthen special Operations Forces and their strike potential, Vladimir Putin stated this, congratulating the fighters and the veterans of these troops on their professional holiday. The president thanked the servicemen of the forces. Special operations that are fighting ukrainian neonazis, and noted their courage and heroism. Special words of gratitude to the soldiers, participants in the special military operation. In the most dangerous areas, on the front line, deep in the enemys ashes, in raids and rapid attacks, you complete your assigned tasks with honor. Act boldly, competently, decisively. These are high qualities. In fact, they proved that they are ready, at the first order, to defend their homeland, to defend russias National Interests anywhere in the world. You defended the residents of c
Operations in the most dangerous areas, on the front line, in the deep shadows of the enemy, in raids and rapid attacks, you honorably carry out your tasks, act boldly, competently, decisively, these high qualities, special hardening, have always distinguished the fighters and commanders of special Operations Forces. The decision to create them was dictated by time and the need to effectively respond to new ones. Challenges. In a short period of time, you passed the period of formation with honor, ensured the continuity and development of the unique traditions of the Russian Special forces, worthily accepted the baptism of fire and became a powerful Striking Force of our army. Special Operations Forces units have proven in practice that they are ready to defend themselves at the first order homeland, to defend the National Interests of russia anywhere in the world. You protected the residents. Comrades, soldiers and sailors, sergeants and foremen, warrant officers and midshipmen, offic
Somewhere where there are no problems with it, here you go, its obviously some ukrainian refugees at banderas grave who held their vote, yes, that is, thats whats stopping you, well, well, you have to still declare that he is legitimate, by the way, about bandera, now the original scandal occurred in the Canadian Parliament, they held a day of embroidered shirts there, as it happened there, its a big ukrainian one. Some speaker from this same ukrainian community, because they found out that a year ago or 2 years ago she participated in the embroidered shirt for bandera event, you see, yes, the diaspora, but then they didnt allow the main one there , why in the Canadian Parliament are now sensitive to this idea , including thanks to your program, you spoke, you paid attention when the speaker invited the honest one to the Canadian Parliament. I havent seen a single british media report from this camp, where ukrainians were trained for a year back then, i remember, then there were a lot