Our goal in Cuba, ultimately, is the restoration of a democracy.
Marco Rubio: “Our goal in Cuba, ultimately, is the restoration of a democracy.”
On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
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Rubio emphasizes the U.S. aim for democracy in Cuba amidst changing policies.
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