Mr Rubio said he would never harm Medicare - it had provided dignity for his dad as he died of cancer, and his mum depended on it now.

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We went to his house sat down and waited for news and two hours later his PA came into the room, looked at my mum and collapsed in tears.

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Chris hasn't seen his mum in nine months, he says, but hopes to stay with her for a few weeks after he gets out.

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