(10 Mar 1995) English/Nat
American officials have added the name of a Mexican drug dealer to the FBI list of "The Ten Most Wanted Fugitives" in the United States.
The announcement came on the day former first lady Nancy Reagan criticised the government for not doing enough to stamp out drug abuse.
Drug baron Juan Garcia- Abrego is on the list of the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Criminals. Both American and Mexican officials say they won't rest until he's been brought to justice.
SOUNDBITE:
"Juan Garcia-Abrego is going to be tracked down by authorities on both sides of the border, and we are going to do everything in our power to see that he is brought to justice. Placement of Abrego's name on the Ten Most Wanted List demonstrates the importance we place on wiping out these self-proclaimed drug lords, who deal in human death and misery."
SUPER CAPTION: Janet Reno, U-S Attorney General
But while the Justice Department was making its announcement, the former first lady, Nancy Reagan, was telling the House Subcommittee about the size of America's drug problem.
When her husband Ronald Reagan was President of the United States, she led her own personal crusade in the war against drugs.
At the time Nancy Reagan advised people who were offered narcotics to, "Just Say No". But she now fears that the strength of her message has been lost.
SOUNDBITE:
"How could we have forgotten so quickly? "Why is it we no longer hear the drumbeat of condemnation against drugs coming from our leaders and our culture? Is it any wonder drug use has started climbing and dramatically so?"
SUPER CAPTION:Nancy Reagan, Former First Lady
Mrs. Reagan says that under President Clinton, drug abuse has risen dramatically, because his policies place too much emphasis on the treatment of addicts.
SOUNDBITE:
"It is my understanding that current Federal efforts concentrate on the rehabilitation of hard-core drug users. And treating hard-core drug users is naturally part of finding a solution. But treatment can't begin to replace the overwhelming importance of education and prevention."
SUPER CAPTION: Nancy Reagan, Former First Lady
Although Mrs Reagan is no longer in the White House, she still has enough influence amongst leading Republicans to force them to rethink President Clinton's drug policies.
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