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Mario Díaz-Balart: We expect the U.S. Government to exert leverage when it is time to stand up for the interests of the United States and…

On the recordFebruary 2, 2016
We expect the U.S. Government to exert leverage when it is time to stand up for the interests of the United States and also for property rights of American citizens.
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Mario Díaz-Balart
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

He insists on the need for U.S. leverage in protecting American property rights.

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