05/16/2016
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"If confirmed, I will press Cuba to meet its pledge to become more democratic and consider placing conditions on trade or travel policies to motivate the release of political prisoners."
"We cannot look the other way at allies who do not meet their obligations."
"We must continue to denounce the Maduro government's undemocratic practices, call for the release of political prisoners, and enforce sanctions against Venezuelan human rights violators and narcotics ..."
"If confirmed, I will engage with Cuba but continue to press for reform of its oppressive regime."