Political Quotes

On the recordMarch 27, 2025
We gave you a visa to come and study and get a degree, not to be a social activist that comes in and tears up our university campuses.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Rubio criticizes student activists for disrupting campuses.

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