Asa Hutchinson

Rank 15 of 47

Score 68

…that harbor within Mexico and Central America. I recognize the threat these cartels pose and still firmly believe that we should immediately designate these cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations.

3/9/2023, 2:39:53 PM

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Gov. Asa Hutchinson

@AsaHutchinson

1053d

Americans should have the confidence to travel the world without fear of being attacked by cartels. The recent events leading to the murder of two Americans in Mexico demonstrate that the national security of the United States and its citizens is directly threatened by cartels…

The statement is serious and addresses a concern about the safety of Americans in relation to the activities of cartels. The intent is to suggest a policy action (designating cartels as Foreign Terrorist Organizations) in response to a perceived threat to national security and citizen safety. The content directly responds to a concern about cartel violence and its impact on Americans.

Principle 1:
I will strive to do no harm with my words and actions.
The statement does not intend to harm with words but rather to protect citizens from harm. It does not use harmful language. [+1]
Principle 3:
I will use my words and actions to promote understanding, empathy, and compassion.
The statement does not explicitly promote understanding, empathy, or compassion towards the cartels, but it does express a desire to protect citizens from violence, which could be seen as an act of compassion towards potential victims.
Principle 6:
I will use my influence for the betterment of society.
The statement aims to use influence to better society by suggesting a policy change to protect citizens from violence. [+1]