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Marco Rubio: “He addressed it even though oftentimes the right thing to do for the country — confronting difficult challenges for the…”

On the recordNovember 9, 2026
He addressed it even though oftentimes the right thing to do for the country — confronting difficult challenges for the security of our country — doing it isn’t necessarily popular, but necessary.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida
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Discussing the Iran war and its unpopularity.

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