Marco Rubio: “We are prepared to step forward and play a constructive role, if there’s one for us to play, in bringing the parties…”

I think it’s as strong as it’s ever been, and I think in five years we’ll look back and say it’s one of the strongest relationships in the world.

This war is not going to be solved militarily. This war is only going to end diplomatically.

Suffice it to say that once this deal is done, it has to be one that’s beneficial to both countries.

Likewise, we expect all political actors to support these talks which represent the best chance Venezuela has had in thirty years to peacefully achieve not just a free and fair election but an enduring democracy.