Marco Rubio: “It is a unique and exceptional country, and as we come upon this 250-year anniversary I think we have a lot to learn and…”

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

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 do not want to be overly dependent on any country in the world.

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.