Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 2, 2018
The border between Colombia and Venezuela is ripe for mischief and for illegality.
Said by
Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio emphasizes the vulnerability of the Colombia-Venezuela border to illegal activities.

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