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Marco Rubio: “The president not just has the right, he has the obligation…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 13:25

That said, our preference is always a diplomatic solution. Always. And a negotiated agreement. That's always our preference. But to answer your question, if there's a threat to the national security institution, United States, The president not just has the right, he has the obligation to address that national security threat. All right, let's go. You guys ready? All right. Thank you. Support journalism. You trust Support PBS News. Donate now or even better, start a monthly contribution today. (13:25–13:31)

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Asserts that the president has the obligation to address national security threats.

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