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THIS WEEK IN THE OFFICE OF SENATOR MARCO RUBIO JANUARY 30 - FEBRUARY 3, 2023 Rubio Expresses Concern Over Chinese Spy Balloon Senator Rubio joined The Mike Gallagher Show to discuss the Chinese spy balloon operating in American airspace. Earlier in the week, Senator Rubio warned Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen of the dangers of engaging with the Chinese Communist Party ahead of their trips to China. Secretary Blinken has since postponed his trip.  Roadblocks in Bipartisan Oversight of Classified Documents Senator Rubio joined Hannity to discuss the ongoing investigation into classified documents.   Rubio’s Third Term Plan Senator Rubio released two planks of his third term legislative agenda, including legislation to push back on the political left’s woke agenda and confront China .  Celebrating National Catholic Schools Week  Senator Rubio celebrated the Senate’s passage of his bipartisan resolution to designate the first week of February as “National Catholic Schools Week.”  Rubio Sits Down with Univisión  Senator Rubio sat with Luis Carlos Velez to discuss the classified documents, the Biden Administration’s failed policies in our region, China’s threat to our nation, TikTok, and more. Watch part 1 and part 2 of the Spanish interview.   Letters Senator Rubio and U.S. Representative Andrew Clyde (R-GA) sent a letter to the Government Accountability Office demanding answers on the distribution of abortion pills through the mail.  In the News “U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, the top Republican on the Senate intelligence committee, said the spy balloon was alarming but not surprising. ‘The level of espionage aimed at our country by Beijing has grown dramatically more intense & brazen over the last 5 years,’ Rubio said on Twitter.” (Chinese spy balloon flies over the United States: Pentagon, Reuters , 2/3/2023) “Warner, Rubio Urge ‘Immediate Compliance’ on Request to View Biden Classified Docs” (The Epoch Times , 2/3/2023)  “Warner and Rubio together call for document oversight for national security” (Politico , 1/29/2023) “Marco Rubio Renews Push To Ban China’s TikTok In The U.S.” (The Daily Wire , 1/29/2023) “Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., told Fox News Digital in a statement that ‘Iran’s growing presence in the Western Hemisphere should come as no surprise as the Biden Administration has a history of appeasement and engaging with authoritarian regimes. Tehran’s ability to expand its military presence in our hemisphere should be a warning sign, especially as it seeks to support the left-wing Marxist regimes that will undermine peace and stability throughout the region.’” ('Warning sign': Iran's military reportedly sending warships to Brazil, Panama Canal in challenge to US, Fox News , 2/1/2023)   “Sen. Marco Rubio: Communist China Has Figured Out ‘A Way To Use Capitalism Against Us’” (RealClear Politics , 1/29/2023) “Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) responded to the video by sending a letter to Pfizer Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla demanding information on its research. ‘As has been proven time and time again, attempts to mutate a virus, particularly one as potent as COVID, are dangerous,’ Rubio said. ‘If the claims detailed in the video are true, Pfizer has put its desire for profit over the concern of national and global health and must hold itself accountable.’” (Questions Swirl Around Alleged Pfizer Director Captured In Project Veritas Sting, The Daily Wire , 1/27/2023)   “Rubio Reintroduces Bills to Fight Against China in 2023” (The Floridian , 2/1/2023)  “U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio reintroduces bills to restrict abortion rights, attack Critical Race Theory” (Florida Phoenix , 2/2/2023) Keep up with Senator Rubio on Facebook , Twitter , and Instagram .