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Marco Rubio: “I think when Americans see what's happening in Ukraine, we're uncomfortable about the fact that we're paying the…”

On the recordApril 8, 2014
I think when Americans see what's happening in Ukraine, we're uncomfortable about the fact that we're paying the Russians, what is it, $70 million to go to the International Space Station.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio highlights domestic political concerns regarding U.S. reliance on Russia for space travel amid geopolitical tensions.

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