Gohmert Addresses Violence in Mexico
Posted/updated on: February 9, 2011 at 5:46 pm
WASHINGTON, D.C. — East Texas Congressman Louie Gohmert is concerned after three Texas teens were shot to death Saturday in violent Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, while visiting an auto dealership. Gohmert says the U.S. has to put pressure on the Mexican authorities — “and if they do not seem able to address these murders adequately, then it’s time to take what action we need to.” Gohmert says he’s discussed the situation with FBI personnel, and that they’re willing to assist in whatever way the Mexican government will allow. Gohmert serves as vice chair of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. He says when there are drug cartels killing people on either side of the border, obviously it’s going to spill over into America.
