We've also heard multiple anecdotes from Cuban democracy leaders and political prisoners who have told us that during the beatings and attacks against them now, they are mocked with comments, such as 'this one is courtesy of Obama' and 'the United States doesn't care about you.'
Marco Rubio: “We've also heard multiple anecdotes from Cuban democracy leaders and political prisoners who have told us that during…”
On the recordFebruary 2, 2015
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Rubio shares testimonies of Cuban activists facing violence and mockery linked to U.S. policies.
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