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On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
I was extremely disappointed by El Salvador's decision this week to sever its diplomatic recognition of Taiwan, a thriving democracy with a prosperous economy, in favor of China.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio expresses disappointment over El Salvador's shift from Taiwan to China.

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