Political Quotes

On the recordAugust 1, 2017
We will not recognize the seating of the Constituent Assembly and its usurpation of the powers of the duly elected National Assembly.
Said by
Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio emphasizes the U.S. stance against the Constituent Assembly's authority.

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