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On the recordFebruary 2, 2022
I stood outside the Chinese embassy in protest with a crowd of remarkable activists, including Chen Guangcheng, calling for democracy, the rule of law, and an end to the human rights abuse.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida
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Rubio recounts a protest for democracy and human rights outside the Chinese embassy.

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