They described drug cartels operating in military fashionnot a bunch of hooliganswith the most sophisticated equipment. semiautomatic weapons. night goggles and sophisticated communication systems that allowed them to ambush our own agents. The testimony alluded to a growing number of occurrences. already 70 this year. of similar incidencesarmed assault on U.S. Border Patrol. targeted agents. assassination threats. Senator MCCAIN is correct. the status quo is not working. I believe the correct response is to hear from the administration as they promised. to hold our public hearings. to air the various ideas and concepts. and then come forward in an organized. methodical manner and hear where we go in the future.
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Drug cartels are described as operating in a military fashion with sophisticated equipment.