Over the past couple of weeks I have heard some people refer to H.R. 1 as a Federal takeover of our elections.

U.S. military intervention is not an option.

The President could fix that with the stroke of a pen.

Everything that I have heard today... I hope has established, in all of our minds, the need to address this issue from a non-partisan stance...

I think 2016 should have established that once and for all.

Our role must be a supportive one, but one that stands for universal principles of freedom and democracy.

Now is the time for the armed forces to support the Venezuelan people and reclaim their own legitimacy.

We will continue pressing for humanitarian assistance delivery with the help of regional partners and the international community.

The United States is holding accountable those responsible for Venezuela's tragic decline.

The blame lies squarely with the crooked officials who have repressed the Venezuelan people for years.

This was a disgrace, and we need to keep looking for ways to get this assistance to those who need it.

In no way would the Colombian government permit or agree with any type of military intervention.

I continue to work with the chairman in a bipartisan manner to condemn the criminal actions of Nicolas Maduro and countries like Cuba, Russia, China, Iran, and Syria for supporting his regime.

I believe this is an issue that both parties can come together on and do what is best for the people of Venezuela to support this noble cause.

We will support Venezuela's Interim President, the National Assembly, the new government, and its aspirations to create a new Venezuela.

We are hopeful and confident that the Venezuelan people will succeed in their quest for liberty.

I want to congratulate you on becoming Chair of this committee and I am looking forward to working with you.

But my biggest concern about the policy is what seems to me is clearly missing, and that is an effort to deal with the 3 million Venezuelans who have fled the country.