“Preferential treatment for the rich and well-connected has no place in the college admissions process.”
“No more excuses: As soon as Democrats hold a trifecta, protecting voting rights must be at the top of the agenda.”
“Every Tuesday, Vice Mayor Talamantes and I are responsible for overseeing and ensuring transparent, accessible, and open Council meetings.”
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On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
the peoples of the Americas have a right to democracy and their governments have an obligation to promote and defend it.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida
Source
congress.gov

Editor's note · Context

Rubio emphasizes the importance of democracy in the Americas as per the OAS charter.

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