WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Bernie Moreno issued the following press release:
Today, Senator Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) traveled with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to Panama to meet with President Jose Raul Mulino and Ambassador Cabrera, and Colombian officials. During the event, Senator Moreno delivered remarks on the importance of strengthening cooperation with our Latin America allies to combat cartels and other illicit activities within the Western hemisphere.
Senator Moreno's remarks as prepared are below:
"President Mulino, Secretary Hegseth, Ambassador Cabrera, distinguished ministers, commanders, and friends of the Americas:
"Thank you for the honor of joining you today and thank you especially to President Mulino for hosting this...