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On the recordJuly 22, 2013
it would be very unsenatorial of me to give up an opportunity to speak, and I apologize for being late.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio acknowledges the importance of participating in the discussion despite being late.

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