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On the recordMarch 15, 2011
But if our policy, ultimately, is to foster democracy, shouldn't these groups be evaluated on the basis of what they would do to foster democracy?
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio questions the evaluation of groups traveling to Cuba in relation to fostering democracy.

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