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On the recordJanuary 26, 2021
I think the trial is stupid. And I think it`s counterproductive. We already have a flaming fire in this country. And it`s like taking a bunch of gasoline and pouring it on top of the fire.
Said by
Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Rubio criticizes the impeachment trial as unproductive and exacerbating national tensions.

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