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Marco Rubio: “Leaders cannot say whatever they want, because words have consequences. They lead the actions that others take.”

On the recordJanuary 8, 2021
Leaders cannot say whatever they want, because words have consequences. They lead the actions that others take.
Said by
Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Rubio's warning about the impact of a leader's rhetoric on public actions.

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