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Marco Rubio: “The industry accounted for about $6.3 billion in my state and direct spending in 2010 that generated over 123,000 jobs…”

On the recordFebruary 29, 2012
The industry accounted for about $6.3 billion in my state and direct spending in 2010 that generated over 123,000 jobs in Florida.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Marco Rubio emphasizes the economic impact of the cruise industry in Florida.

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