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Rick Scott: “If it wasn't for the, the Cuban thugs that are there taking…”

Featuring: Rick Scott, Republican | U.S. Senate, Florida

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Sen. Rick Scott says "Cuban thugs" are at the heart of Venezuela crisis

Published | Video Starts at 01:03

For the United States in Venezuela? Well, I think, I think you have to look at it. Cuba. Cuba is the only reason that Venezuela is where it is. If it wasn't for the, the Cuban thugs that are there taking care of Maduro, Maduro would already be gone. (01:03–01:09)

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Asserts that Cuban support is preventing Maduro's removal from power.

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