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On the recordJanuary 11, 2022
I just want an assurance that would be a priority for us--for you, if confirmed to this post, that it would be--and it reflects the--I believe, the official position of the United States, that would be very forceful in making that a priority and in laying out the arguments for why we think that would be a bad idea.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio emphasizes the importance of maintaining diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

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