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“We've learned more from the newspapers sometimes than we do from our open hearings, for sure.”

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Marco Rubio

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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