To my knowledge, this is the first time weve had a cabinet member address the drug caucus, and i think the circumstances of even the last few days, make this especially appropriate that we hear from the nations top diplomat on this important topic. Obviously the rising global narcotic epidemic is inflicting the highest rate of casualties. In america alone, more than 70,000 people died of drug overdoses im advised since 2006 mexico has seen 150,000 people murdered we are to when it comes to the International Drug trait. Reflecting on those numbers, it made me think about other National Efforts terrorism emanating from afghanistan, obviously the war in iraq, and the idea we would somehow lose 70,000 and not consider this mart of National Emergency is really staggers. We hope to turn that around. We want to take a holistic approach, as well as expand treatment from those suffering from substance abuse. Today well focus on supply to prevent them from reaching our borders. The current effec
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
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Climate change. This is about 30 seconds early minutes. Gabriela good morning. How are you . Welcome to this historic event where the president s of idb and the world bank will share with us their vision for development and also the importance for Multilateral Development banks working together. My name is gabriela frias. Im a business journalist for cnn and i am delighted to be moderating this conversation. Were honored to have you and those following this live transmission. And now i would like to welcome to the stage idb president Ilan Goldfajn and World Bank President ajay banga. [applause] hello. How are you . Very well. This is a historic moment, so im delighted to be here talking to you. First things first, youre both relatively new in your roles, you both come from the private sector, and you both want to mobilize more capital to achieve more development. Why is it so important right now . President goldfajn. Im going to let him go first since hes been in the job longer than i