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On the recordMarch 20, 2013
What would set us apart from authoritarian competitors and lay the groundwork for a truly American legacy in East Asia is also a strong commitment to advancing individual freedoms.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio advocates for promoting individual freedoms to distinguish the U.S. from authoritarian regimes.

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