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Marco Rubio: “The United States position toward that should be that, you're not legitimate, the government, and that we are going…”

On the recordJune 29, 2011
The United States position toward that should be that, you're not legitimate, the government, and that we are going to--if we have a chance, we'll do everything that we can to help your people bring about a change in these countries within our national interests and our limitations.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio discusses U.S. stance on illegitimate governments like Cuba.

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