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“I would like to see more of a democratic opening on the island of Cuba, things like, I don't know, free press, stop putting people in jail because they do not agree with you politically, stop helping countries like North Korea evade U.N. sanctions, don't invite the Russians to open a military base 90 miles from our shores, allow independent political parties to be able to function.”

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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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