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On the recordFebruary 2, 2015
Since President Obama's December 17 announcement to establish ties with the Castro government, there has been an increase in the number of Cubans risking their lives to reach freedom in the United States.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio highlights the negative consequences of Obama's policy changes on Cuban freedom seekers.

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