Use targeted U.S. military force -- special operations teams and drones -- against Mexican cartels' fentanyl manufacturing and distribution networks, rather than continuing to negotiate with the Mexican government.

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Derived from a tracked promise: “Use targeted U.S. military force -- special operations teams and drones -- against Mexican cartels' fentanyl manufacturing and distribution …”

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PBS Newshttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/republican-candidate-in-key-pennsylvania-senate-race-backs-using-military-to-fight-fentanyl ↗
“the combination of special operations and drones, I think, could eradicate the manufacturing facilities, kill the distribution networks and do a real dent in what is a terrorist activity.”
U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (senate.gov)https://www.mccormick.senate.gov/news/press-releases/senators-mccormick-and-kelly-lead-legislation-targeting-mexican-drug-cartels/ ↗
“We need a clear strategy to dismantle the cartels that has real accountability and metrics for success, so we know security cooperation is actually achieving results.”