There is not another president in the world or in our nation's history who had the courage to authorize such a mission. And I think the world has taken notice that America is truly back. With respect to Venezuela, The Trump administration, led by Secretary Rubio, the vice president and the president's entire national security team, is in close correspondence with the interim authorities in Venezuela. We obviously have maximum leverage over the interim authorities in Venezuela right now. And the president has made it very clear that this is a country within the United States, … (1:11:09–1:11:21)
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Asserts that the Trump administration is in close correspondence with Venezuela's interim authorities.
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