Dictatorships that deny the unalienable rights of their citizens should not enjoy the same economic or political benefits as governments committed to defending hemispheric peace and security.
Marco Rubio: “Dictatorships that deny the unalienable rights of their citizens should not enjoy the same economic or political…”
On the recordSeptember 4, 2026
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Statement on Nicaragua's political situation.
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