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On the recordFebruary 9, 2023
The famous saying now seems silly, that no two countries with McDonald's in them have ever gone to war.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio reflects on the outdated belief that economic ties prevent war.

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