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Marco Rubio: “We want to be ready for conflict, but our goal is to avoid war.”

On the recordFebruary 9, 2023
We want to be ready for conflict, but our goal is to avoid war.
Said by
Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio emphasizes the importance of avoiding war with China while being prepared.

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