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Marco Rubio: How do you replace Hezbollah? You defeat and replace them with a government that is strong enough to be the sole force…

On the recordJuly 23, 2026
How do you replace Hezbollah? You defeat and replace them with a government that is strong enough to be the sole force of arms in the country.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Comment on addressing the Hezbollah issue in Lebanon.

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