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On the recordMarch 15, 2011
The issues that concern the people of Latin America are the same issues that concern the people of the United States--organized crime, including trafficking in drugs, weapons and people; terrorism; environmental degradation; economic challenges; high unemployment; health issues.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Senator Rubio highlights shared challenges between Latin America and the U.S.

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