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Marco Rubio: “He knew the gathering storm, and he had to prepare our…”

Featuring: Marco Rubio, Republican | Secretary of State, United States | National

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Marco Rubio on Faith, Freedom, and Finding Purpose

Published | Video Starts at 33:57

But I think FDR deserves credit for having guided our country through a very delicate time leading into World War II, where there are a lot of people up until the eve of Pearl harbor, he knew what was coming. He knew the gathering storm, and he had to prepare our country for war while balancing the fact that a large majority of Americans had no interest in another European war. How would you like to be remembered? Like, what would you like to be known for? You mentioned the importance of your family, of course, the important positions you've held. (33:57–34:06)

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Asserts that FDR prepared the U.S. for WWII despite public reluctance.

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