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Sen. Rubio: There are more appropriate avenues for demanding change

2020-08-26 | 🔗
U.S. cities rocked by violence and unrest; Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio speaks out.
This is an unofficial transcript meant for reference. Accuracy is not guaranteed.
Ainsley, thank you. Todd lets bring in Floridas GOP, Senator Marco Rubio Good morning to you senator good morning, guys Ainsley good morning. The parents im sure you saw that press conference. They are praying now for the police. Their son will never walk again. I hope we can all pray for him that a miracle does happen. Whats your reaction as we wait for the results of the investigation, its all terrible. You never want to see anybody shot and hurt that way. I think that we also need to wait to know all the facts about that incident and not jump to conclusions in one direction or another and in the meantime I think we should all be in agreement that no one should be tolerating celebrating, supporting or allowing riots or allowing people these armed groups to show up, no matter what their ideology might be, because you have scenes like what you saw there last night, more people have now been ill killed. More people have been shot its just a terrible toxic brew being allowed to continue in city after city and its a terrible
tragedy, and I think we should all be united behind the idea that rioting and slash or showing up with all these guns into the street is just not acceptable, behavior, its only going to lead to more violence and suffering for more families, Brian, just amazing Minneapolis. After George Floyds death, they were riots, and the Democrats were all over that this Democrats will talk about, but they will not talk about. Whats happening in Seattle wont talk about whats happening in Portland, not talk about whats happening in Chicago or New York for that matter, in terms of the rash of shootings, which you might not even know about, doesnt get much publicity. But why is one party concerned about the violence and other parties not yeah? I dont have an answer to it, other than to say that, because they think or suspect that the ideology of some of the people that are out there doing this aligns with theres. They dont want to be seen as taking them on. I think this should be a consensus in this country that burning things down attacking courthouses, shooting at police officers, rioting, arson
vandalism. None of these are appropriate responses to whatever complaint you might have about. Our society were a nation as a rule of law. We have court systems a legislative process, it isnt perfect, but it is an outlet, the best outlet for litigating and fighting on these topics. What is not appropriate is for anyone. I dont care, if youre coming from the right left or wherever its not appropriate, to take to the streets and attack innocent people and burn things down and attack police officers and try to burn down a courthouse thats, not an appropriate response, and all of us should be in agreement on that. Steve well have more on this throughout the morning and the afternoon and all day long here on Fox and in the meantime lets talk about last night at the Rnc. It was night two you know senator. We had heard that, given the fact that the President of the United States used to be on a reality show- and essentially it is a producer at heart- there be a tv surprise every night and so first night he introduced us to a handful of people who had been taken hostage around the world and how his administration was
able to get their release. And then last night we were introduced to a bank robber who he pardoned on the spot after he dedicated his life to helping the lives of ex cons and then last night as well. In the 1000 hour, we got a natural station ceremony and he welcomed five new citizens. He took pictures with them, they showed their certificates. They had little flags here is the president congratulating them in the moments after they were sworn in as brand new american citizens? President trump congratulations to everybody. Thank you, President Trump. With the rights and freedoms each of you now enjoy as citizens, there is no dream beyond your wildest reach, because Americans can do anything today. You have also accepted the profound duties and responsibilities that come with american citizenship by the oath
of allegiance. Each of you has entered a sacred and unbreakable covenant with our nation. Your pledge, your undying loyalty to the american people, the american Constitution and the american way of life youre. Now, stewards of this magnificent nation, a family comprised of every race, color, religion and creed, united by the bonds of love. We are one people sharing one home saluting one great american flag, Steve so thats the president last night, Senator the reaction, a lot of people loved it and it reminded people of what Donald Trump has done so far in the last three and a half years, but other people, somebody over on one of the other channel S said he used those people as political props. What do you say about that? Well, first of all, I imagine all those people that were there voluntarily. I thought it was a very powerful moment. It reminded us of three things: number one being a citizen in this country is a tremendous blessing one I was born into, but one that millions of people
throughout our history have actually chosen, and in fact I find that some of the most patriotic Americans, the most appreciative Americans, the most active Americans are the ones who actually chose to be Americans, because they know how valuable it is. It was also a reminder that we had a process in this country by whichever are year, hundreds of thousands of people become citizens and they come from every corner of the globe of every race of every religion, ethnicity and no other nation can say that that they have. The great thing about America is American, is not a race is not a skin. Color is not a religion or how your last name is pronounced. American is an identity rooted in the equality of opportunity for life, liberty, to pursue happiness and its unique among the nations and the history of world, and I hope last night was a reminder how special that is. Ainsley Melania even hit on that and said, were all one community and compromised of many races and religion. We are one nation Undergod. We need to cherish one another. Many people are worried about paying their bills in the future
because of coronavirus and having to shutdown their businesses, and we see all the looting. Where do we stand with this next relief bill? Well, I think well take another shot at it were very close to having a bill that Republicans are prepared to move on, hopefully, as early as next week. Unfortunately, right now, it appears at least that the leader s of the Democratic Party and Congress, Senator Schumer and Speaker Pelosi have at least for the moment, decided that the benefits not to do them anything at all. They think the more people hurting it helps them in November. I dont think that reflects the feeling of the rank and file Democrat. I think if it was up to the members of the House and Senate, they would want a deal too but being held back by their congressional leaders, who, I imagine, are coordinating that with the Biden campaign. Brian senator with the Ppe, it was to sustain business while we get a hold of this virus and, thankfully, I think its going down as a case of twenty two percent across the country, all hoe hot shots in the Midwest and California. But if you look at small business
time is running out and according to a small business survey, one fifth of all small businesses will go out of business if conditions dont improve were seeing it in New York on a daily basis, and things have improved. The people understand were up against the clock and what is your message to small business waiting for business to come back or them to open up? Yeah weve got a great plan for a second round of PPP, its targeted for the businesses that have been most hurt and will allow them another shot at retaining their employees and paying these overhead costs. Unfortunately, I think that it was a bill all by itself getting ninety votes in the Senate. Unfortunately, its being held up, they are not allowing it to move forward but im, confident if we do something. If we do a next round of assistance, PPP will be part of it, but if we dont weve got to really push hard to have it pass Ainsley whats, the holdup. Can I ask yeah well the holdup? Is they dont want any bill to move forward? They are saying we want PPP, the Democrats,
Democrat leaders, but were not going to let you vote on its own and in essence it has to be a part of something broader that includes money for state and local governments and three dollars trillion plan that they passed out of the house. They are saying its all everything they want or nothing at all, and that includes nothing on PPP. I hope that will change. I hope we can get a deal were ready to go on another round. We need another round. Small business needs another round of PPP, Steve and in fact, mark meadows. The chief of staff was on Capitol Hill and he tried to get into talk to Nancy Pelosi. Saying look lets make a deal, but they declined so lets see where we go before you leave, though senator. How much is the Miami Dolphins paying you to wear that shirt on tv this morning? Laughter, nothing, nothing! Im! Looking forward to the season im grateful! They are going to be able to play them and everybody else Steve with fans with fans, not a lot. Nothing will be normal, its a new normal have to do it as safely as possible.
I do think its important for those kinds of things to happen, to the extent that we can do it its just good for Everybodys. Well, being, I think, to be able to do some of these things and enjoy these things, and I grew up and created some pretty good memories. Havent been so great in the last few years, but hoping thats about to turn around Steve talking about the dolphin S Brian, its just a shame. The big ten seem to be pure politics to keep that college football from playing. Never thought id say that, but theres no question that Politic s is playing a role with college football starting up again. Maybe you should get involved in that senator you, dont have enough on your plate.
Transcript generated on 2020-08-26.