Political Quotes

Marco Rubio

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U.S. Secretary of State in the Trump administration; formerly U.S. Senator from Florida.

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May 4, 2015

I introduced a resolution today regarding his courageous work and life, and a call for a swift and transparent investigation into his tragic death.

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May 4, 2015

The recent announced nationalization of privately owned commercial companies through the use of his decree powers is an affront to a free society.

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May 4, 2015

The Cuban Government has made no concessions, no attempts to open a society that has been in darkness for 55 years.

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May 4, 2015

The recent suppression of political protesters cannot continue.

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May 4, 2015

The United States and Colombia must make sure that the FARC knows that they have been defeated on the battlefield.

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May 4, 2015

I remain supportive of the Government of Colombia and the Colombian people's right to seek what is in their best interest with regards to the ongoing peace talks with the FARC.

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May 4, 2015

While there cannot be a blank check and no accountability, Central American governments must look within and stamp out corruption to restore public confidence in public institutions.

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May 4, 2015

Just as ensuring that our military is adequately funded to deter our enemies, the international affairs budget... is an essential element of our national security.

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Apr 29, 2015

The One-Child Policy has also contributed to a large number of unregistered children in China.

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Apr 29, 2015

I urge the government to do what is right, not only of its people, but what is clearly in its own interest, and end this policy now.

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Apr 29, 2015

Nearly 35 years ago, the communist regime in China enacted its 'One-Child Policy,' one of the most disastrous and immoral social policies in human history.

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Apr 28, 2015

I want to thank all four of you for being here today, for your testimony, for your time.

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Apr 28, 2015

This oil spill in April 2010 had an impact on small businesses that rely on fishing and tourism dollars.

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Apr 28, 2015

I wanted to thank all of you for being here to discuss one of the most devastating events that happened to the Gulf of Mexico.

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Apr 27, 2015

The Coast Guard is quite unique in that it is the only U.S. military service not within the Department of Defense.

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Apr 27, 2015

I thank the Commandant of the Coast Guard Admiral Zukunft for appearing before this Subcommittee today to discuss the resources and priorities for the United States Coast Guard, and commend his service to our country.

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Apr 27, 2015

In order to achieve its mission, the Coast Guard faces fiscal challenges.

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Apr 22, 2015

This bill will be funded from existing R&D appropriated funding, that it will be deficit neutral, and that VA cost estimates are correct, if maybe even high.

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Apr 12, 2015

Some people say, wait your turn, but he's not going to do that, because he believes his time has come now.

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Apr 12, 2015

Grounded by the lessons of our history, but inspired by the promise of our future, I announce my candidacy for president of the United States.

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Apr 12, 2015

Everything that has gone wrong in her life will go right for that child.

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Apr 12, 2015

You look up the word leadership, and there's a picture of him in the dictionary.

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Apr 12, 2015

We Americans are proud of our history, but our country has always been about the future. Before us now is the opportunity to author the greatest chapter yet in the amazing story of America. But we can't do that by going back to the leaders…

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Apr 1, 2015

Our message to Iran should be clear until the regime chooses a different path. The United States will continue to isolate Iran and impose pressure. Today's announcement takes us in the opposite direction and I fear we'll have devastating…

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