Secretary of State Marco Rubio, a vocal champion of human rights during his 14 years in the Senate, has overseen the most dramatic recasting of Washington’s annual assessment of foreign governments’ transgressions in years, sharply curtailing formal criticism of corruption and abuse around the world in a sweeping realignment of U.S. priorities.
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The comments overwhelmingly criticize Secretary of State Marco Rubio's leadership and the changes made to the U.S. human rights reports. Many commenters express disappointment and anger, accusing Rubio of lacking principles and being politically expedient, aligning with President... Show more
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