Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 2, 2017
an economic opening towards a totalitarian state in and of itself will not guarantee a political opening.
Said by
Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio emphasizes that economic engagement does not ensure political reform in totalitarian regimes.

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