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On the recordFebruary 6, 2012
my opinion is it ought to be one of our priorities, because one of the things that could really slow up the miracle that's happening there and that kind of economic growth is if they have to divert resources to fighting off--
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio emphasizes the importance of prioritizing support for Uruguay to maintain its economic growth.

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