Marco Rubio: “The United States expects the freedoms of all sectors of Venezuelan politics to continue to be respected.”

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.

We’re never going to allow Cuba to become a base of operation against American interests or pose a threat to our national security. On that we are abundantly clear.

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

We are hopeful that Cuba will choose a different path. We are hopeful … that there will be some people in there that open their eyes to the reality of what they’re facing.