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Marco Rubio: “I personally feel as an official of the United States Government that we cannot walk away from them.”

On the recordJune 14, 2016
I personally feel as an official of the United States Government that we cannot walk away from them.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio emphasizes the U.S. commitment to supporting Afghan women and education.

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