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On the recordNovember 17, 2021
the interim Government of President Guaido is a legitimate government and we are trying to strengthen both the leverage and credibility of the pro-democracy movement in Venezuela.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida
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Rubio emphasizes the legitimacy of Guaido's government and the need to support democracy in Venezuela.

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