by Scott Park

About the author: Scott Park is a writer for the Dallas Morning News and Human Events newspapers.

On February 27, 1999, President Clinton officially declared the government of Mexico recertified as a cooperating partner in the war on drugs. The declaration was about as accurate as the President’s deposition in the Paula Jones case.

Being certified as a partner in the war on drugs qualifies Mexico to receive

U.S. foreign aid and trade benefits. In February 1999, for example, the administration announced that the U.S. Export-Import Bank will give Mexico $4 billion in export financing-money Mexico could not get if it was not recertified. In March 1999, at a hearing of his Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, State and the Judiciary, Chairman Judd Gregg...