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On the recordMay 6, 2013
We have to increasingly be able to justify to the American people why, at a time when we have such extraordinary challenges domestically, we are still engaged globally.
Said by
Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio emphasizes the need to justify U.S. global engagement amidst domestic challenges.

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