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Marco Rubio: “So I will just continue it. You know, one of the things that we face a challenge with today when you talk to the…”

On the recordJuly 24, 2012
So I will just continue it. You know, one of the things that we face a challenge with today when you talk to the everyday man or woman on the street is, well, why are we spending all this money at this time in our history on these things when we have so many other needs?
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Discussing public concerns about funding for space exploration amidst other needs.

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