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Marco Rubio: “Human rights and freedom of expression must be central to all of our engagements with the Cuban Government.”

On the recordFebruary 2, 2015
Human rights and freedom of expression must be central to all of our engagements with the Cuban Government.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio insists on prioritizing human rights in U.S. dealings with Cuba.

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