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Rick Scott: “There are a number of political prisoners in Venezuela.”

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

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Sen. Rick Scott speaks after the arrest of Nicolás Maduro

Published | Video Starts at 42:38

That's a big step. Okay. We have, the vice president said that she wants to work with America. That's a positive, right. We still have a lot of bad people There are a number of political prisoners in Venezuela. prison. Okay? So all these things have to happen. So I'm glad the President didn't just take Maduro and walk away. I'm glad that he is committed, he is committed to freedom and democracy in Venezuela. (42:38–42:41)

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