Prosecutor Pam Bondi, testified before the Senate that her country will not be intimidated by any nation that threatens its security, citing Mexico as a threat on the same level as Tehran, Moscow, DPRK and Beijing.

The statements were made in the context of an appearance by the U.S. Attorney on the budget of the Department of Justice.

Pam Bondi, testified before the Senate that her country will not be intimidated by any nation that threatens its security, citing Mexico as a threat on the same level as Tehran, Moscow and Beijing.

“Trump has made it clear: we will not give in to those who want to harm us or drug our children,” Bondi said, generating controversy for including the neighboring country in that category.

Pam Bondi’s comments came in response to a question from Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, who was critical of Mexico for its alleged lack of cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking.

The Republican argued that much of Mexico’s territory is under the control of organized crime and emphasized that U.S. security depends on a change in strategy in Mexico’s fight against criminal cartels.

The statements come at a time of growing diplomatic tensions and could further complicate the bilateral relationship between Washington and Mexico, especially on border security and anti-drug cooperation.