Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 18, 2021
We care a lot about human rights. But there is a direct national interest to the United States involved.
Said by
Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

Editor's note · Context

Rubio emphasizes U.S. national interest in Venezuela's situation beyond just human rights.

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