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Marco Rubio: “Modern-day slavery is real. Many people think slavery is a relic of the past.”

On the recordMay 6, 2013
Modern-day slavery is real. Many people think slavery is a relic of the past.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio highlights the ongoing issue of modern slavery globally.

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