Andean Counterdrug Initiative: Hearing Before the Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources of the Committee on Government Reform, House of Representatives, One Hundred Eighth Congress, Second Session, March 2, 2004 |
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Page 52 - UNITED STATES HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REFORM, SUBCOMMITTEE ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE, DRUG POLICY, AND HUMAN RESOURCES...
Page 14 - Page 11 of 14 $28 million for Increased P-3 Flight Hours. P-3 aircraft are critical to interdiction operations in the source and transit zones as they provide vital radar coverage in regions where mountainous terrain, expansive jungles and large bodies of water limit the effectiveness of ground-based radar. This request will increase P-3 flight hours from 200 to 600 per month. $12.5 million for Long Range Radar. Primary Long Range Radar provides position information (geographic/altitude) of airborne...
Page 5 - If you would stand and raise your right hand. [Witness sworn.] Mr.
Page 58 - ... a crucial role in developing the kinds of security forces that help provide the ability to govern throughout the region, and particularly in Colombia. We are at a critical time in Colombia's history. The elected government of President Uribe enjoys unparalleled approval ratings of about 70 percent. Under his leadership, the Army is helping to regain control of urban neighborhoods long since held by narcoterrorists. Colombia's citizens are taking a more active role in their nation's defense.
Page 49 - Scott and distinguished members of the subcommittee, it is my distinct pleasure to appear before you for the first time in my capacity as the Chief of Operations of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Page 35 - Thank you very much. [Witnesses sworn.] Mr. SOUDER. Let the record show that both witnesses responded in the affirmative.
Page 5 - WALTERS, DIRECTOR, OFFICE OF NATIONAL DRUG CONTROL POLICY Mr. WALTERS. Thank you, Mr. Chairman.
Page 57 - Brigade, Special Forces Commando Battalion, LANCERO Battalion (Rangers), and a Special Operations Command headquarters staff. United States - funded infrastructure will allow the LANCEROS to deploy forward and put the training and equipment to use. In order to support these new forces...
Page 50 - ... concentrates on the region rather than on Colombia alone. Success in Colombia could produce a spillover into neighboring countries that may not be prepared to deal with the consequences. These countries remain transshipment .points for arms, drugs, and precursor chemicals entering and exiting Colombia. While success in Colombia is essential, we cannot risk winning the battle in Colombia and losing the war in the region. The Andean Counterdrug Initiative is intended to contain the effects of spillover...