Marco Rubio: “In the 21st century, under the Trump administration, we are…”

“And the oligarchs inside of Venezuela, a handful of people, benefit from it. The people don't benefit from it. On top of that, it's very simple. Okay? In the 21st century, under the Trump administration, we are not going to have a country like Venezuela in our own hemisphere in the sphere of control. And the crossroads for Hezbollah, for Iran, and for every other malign influence in the world that's just not going to exist.” (14:56–15:04)

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