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On the recordFebruary 6, 2012
I think what you are saying is that there is nothing necessarily that would stand in your way of reaching out to them, and working with them, and having a close relationship with them.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio emphasizes the importance of maintaining relations with both Iraqi factions.

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