Richard Blumenthal: I Hope Marco Rubio Will ‘Somersault Back on His Feet’ to Support USAID

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BLUMENTHAL: "I‘m hoping that he will stay true to the beliefs and values that he articulated so well in those clips that you use. Marco Rubio was one of the most powerful advocates of this kind of program because it‘s in our self-interest. Put aside feelings of humanitarian care. This aid is a force multiplier for the United States of America. It isn‘t military aid, and it isn‘t buying influence, but it has enormous impact in the way the world perceives us and the way they are willing to work with us in combating terrorism or our adversaries. So I am hoping maybe Marco Rubio will somersault back on his feet because if he is true to himself, he will quietly or otherwise support and defend USAID."