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Marco Antonio Rubio is an American politician and attorney currently serving as the junior United States senator from Florida, a position he has held since January 5, 2011. A member of the Republican Party, Rubio has been an influential figure in Florida politics and has focused on issues such as immigration reform, foreign policy, and economic growth. He gained national prominence during his 2016 presidential campaign, where he emphasized a vision for a strong national defense and a robust economy.
Mr. President, abortion is a divisive issue in this country, and I deeply respect everyone's opinions with regard to this issue. But there is one thing that is not dividing us. There is one thing we are united upon as a people, and that is…
Mr. President, I support budgets that make tough but necessary spending reductions, save our safety net programs, and preserve our commitment to protecting Americans and our interests at home and abroad. Facing our current debt disaster…
I move to waive the rule with regard to the applicable portion of the act and ask for the yeas and nays. The PRESIDING OFFICER (Mr. Schatz). Is there a sufficient second? There appears to be a sufficient second. The question is on agreeing…
This is a very interesting debate. It is a very interesting topic to talk about. I have talked to a few Members who have had this debate internally with their staff, and from an intellectual perspective it is a very interesting issue. But…
Madam President, I thank Senator Sessions for enlightening us on this budget as he has been doing all day on the Senate floor. I want to give some perspective about what we are debating. I think sometimes those of us who work in this…
Clearly, a prosperous, democratic, and stable East Asia is crucial to our own national security, to our own safety, but also to our own prosperity.
I think these forcible repatriations of North Korean refugees from China violates their international obligations.
I look forward to working on a very robust agenda to ensure that the subcommittee plays a strong role within the foreign policy community in ensuring that our nation's policies in East Asia and the Pacific region further both our national…
I think it actually could potentially, one day in the future, serve as a model to some other authoritarian countries.
I very much appreciate the fact that we are working together on the agenda of our subcommittee hearings in order to focus the proper attention of the U.S. Senate to the challenges that we have in Asia and the Pacific.
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