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On the recordFebruary 6, 2012
I am impressed by the resilience of a people that have faced extraordinary struggles even before an earthquake, but yet have optimism about the promise of the future.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio praises the resilience and optimism of the Haitian people despite their struggles.

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