Marco Rubio: “The most essential duty of the state – the first responsibility, frankly, of any government of any kind – is the…”

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.

The purpose of making a deal is to have better rates than what you have now.

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.

To those who seek to create positive change in Cuba - now is the time.