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Marco Rubio: “The point of his speech was basically that there is an…”

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

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They were a sole and only party that governed that country. So that's not an accurate reflection of history. I also think it's wrong. Again, I go back to the point of his speech. The point of his speech was basically that there is an erosion in free speech and intolerance for opposing points of view within Europe. And that's of concern because that is eroding. That's not an erosion of your military capabilities. That's not an erosion of your economic standing. (14:52–14:59)

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Asserts that a speech highlighted an erosion of free speech and intolerance for opposing views in Europe.

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