House Proceeding 05-04-09 on May 4th, 2009 :: 0:15:30 to 0:17:05
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John Boozman: this resolution. madam speaker -- mr. speaker, i certainly at ts time reserve the balance of my time. . the speaker pro tempore: the of his time. for what purpose does the gentleman from arkansas rise? mr. boozman: this is the original holiday in mexico that

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Speech By: John Boozman

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John Boozman: commemorates mexico's unlikely defeat of french forces at the battle of puebla on may 5, 1862. for generations, cinco de mayo has also been recognized throughout the united stat. the strong ties between our two nations have demonstrated around the country as family and friendjoin together to sell

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John Boozman: bait mexico's culture. through initiatives, these ties continue to grow only stronger. our mutual commitment to democracy in the region will prove increasingly important as we work to -- we have seen the transnational impact of drug

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John Boozman: cartels and organized crime groups operating in mexico. joint efforts by our countries to thwart criminal activities within mexico have sent the criminals north into the united states and south into central america. we must continue to work with our democratic partners and allies to present a united front against those who pose a threat

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John Boozman: to u.s. interests, security and values. so as many throughout thunited states and mexico celebrate cinco de mayo this week, i hope that they are reminded not only