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On the recordMay 17, 2025
We're not going to do anything to undermine Israel and its security but by the same token, if there is a possibility here to find a way forward that frees more hostages, including those who are alive but also the bodies to their relatives, and potentially bring about an end to this war in a way that puts the people of Gaza on a pathway of peace and prosperity and being free of Hamas, we're going to explore that.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio discusses U.S. efforts to negotiate a ceasefire and secure hostage releases.

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