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On the recordJuly 18, 2017
when the Pope says he is no longer interested in continuing to participate in a dialogue because he does not think the Maduro government is serious about it, when the Pope says that, it is a pretty strong indication of how they have used these negotiations as a farce.
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Marco Rubio
Republican · Florida

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Comments on the Pope's withdrawal from dialogue, indicating the government's insincerity.

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