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Marco Rubio: “The sanctions have had a profound effect. The ruble is down 50 percent.”

On the recordFebruary 23, 2015
The sanctions have had a profound effect. The ruble is down 50 percent.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio describes the impact of sanctions on Russia's economy.

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