"The overall impression you get from the government and military in Colombia is the absolute determination to finally crush the narcoterrorists and reclaim the country.
Under President Alvaro Uribe, who took office Aug. 7, 2002, the country has made impressive gains. Joint Chiefs Chairman Air Force Gen. Richard B. Myers traveled to the nation Aug. 11. His visit highlighted the successes and road ahead for Colombia and the United States.
"The Colombians really have said enough is enough," said a U.S. Embassy spokesman. "They are working effectively to get rid of this problem, using some of the same tactics the United States uses in the war on terrorism."
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Note: The new Tom Clancy book is all about the Islamic terrorists linking up with the narco-traffickers.
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