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On the recordJuly 18, 2017
There is no U.S. embargo against Venezuela or any embargo from anyone. The only embargo on the people of Venezuela is self-imposed by the Maduro regime.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio clarifies that the Maduro regime is responsible for the hardships in Venezuela, not external embargoes.

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