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Marco Rubio: “You better be able to lead our country on the first day.”

On the recordSeptember 16, 2015
You better be able to lead our country on the first day.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio emphasizes the need for immediate leadership.

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