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“When I got to the Senate, one of the things that most bothered me is this lack of urgency about the major issues.”

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Marco Rubio is an American politician who has served as a United States Senator from Florida since 2011. He is a member of the Republican Party and has been active in politics since his early twenties. Born on May 28, 1971, in Miami, Florida, Rubio has gained national recognition for his political career. more

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