Marco Rubio: “Both Mexico and Colombia, they need our continued commitment…”

“Second, we need to commit to being a reliable partner as our neighbors cope with significant security challenges. Both Mexico and Colombia, they need our continued commitment to win their respective wars against criminal organizations. We must also make it abundantly clear that we will not tolerate Iran exporting violence and terrorism to our hemisphere. Third, we must reject protectionism and instead embrace the ultimate goal of a Free Trade Area of the Americas.” (01:13–01:21)

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