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Marco Rubio: “I think that's critical in terms of--as we move forward in our first objective, which is having democratic institutions…”

On the recordMarch 15, 2011
I think that's critical in terms of--as we move forward in our first objective, which is having democratic institutions that function.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Emphasizing the importance of democratic institutions in Nicaragua.

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