We must keep working with Mexico to serve American interests

On July 1, the Mexican people elected Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador as their new president. During the campaign, Mr. Lopez Obrador used harsh anti-American rhetoric and promises of open-ended migration to Mexico to fuel his candidacy. However, with the campaign season now over, we need to remind ourselves of the long-standing friendship between our two countries and find ways to further strengthen ties between us.

Our common economic and security ties have helped form a partnership from the 20th century into the 21st. This bond has brought economic prosperity for some and punished the criminality of many, but together we must do more.