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Marco Rubio: “Our hope is, if you are confirmed, you will not just monitor and bring attention but that you will be a forceful…”

On the recordMay 6, 2013
Our hope is, if you are confirmed, you will not just monitor and bring attention but that you will be a forceful advocate on behalf of those who are being oppressed.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio emphasizes the need for advocacy for oppressed individuals if the nominee is confirmed.

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