Marco Rubio

These dictators are in trouble. The only way they can hold on to power is to massacre people.

We did not start the uprising in Libya, and we did not start the uprising in Syria.

The implementation of this rule as currently anticipated would be deeply disruptive to work schedules and the ability to provide services.

One of the overlooked downsides of this regulation is the effect that it is having on nonprofits.

We do not recognize or accept any Chinese attempts to regulate our military activities in ways that are contrary to international law.

We are prepared to use all available authorities, as appropriate, to respond to Chinese actions in the South China Sea that threaten U.S. interests.

I have been following the troubling developments in Hong Kong, including the long arm of Beijing's power.

Can I ask you, why has the President not met with any Chinese rights lawyers, activists, religious leaders, feminists, or others who have been harassed, detained, and repressed by the Chinese Government during what has been a marked…

This is, in fact, the pursuit of their nine-dash line position.

This threat--combined with an inexperienced leader who acts rashly and does not respect international law--makes it an urgent priority not only for us but also for China.

That is unacceptable.

The joint reform plan of Senators Rubio and Lee contains several provisions that would shift the tax code in the direction of a consumption tax.

Adding these new positions is vital to U.S. national security and to supporting Cuban civil society.

We look forward to working with Congress to secure the necessary funding and approvals in order to add additional staff.

The record will remain open until the close of business on Thursday, April 28th.

I appreciate you participating in this, and I think it was informative.

There continues to be a large migration flow out of Cuba. It reflects the difficult economic and human rights conditions in the country.

What is driving this? I mean, Cuba has been repressive for 60 years. What is the difference now?

The minute the word gets out that if you can get into this country, they are going to put you on a plane and fly you close to the U.S. border so you can get it, you are encouraging more people to do this.

Have we pronounced ourselves against these airlifts?

I just have one more question, Mr. Palmieri, I wanted ask you. There has been a significant up-tick in the number of Cuban migrants just, for example, from October of last year through February.

We did provide additional authorities under the legislation in order to communicate with the North Korean people...

Well, my point is you are saying that you do not believe the island can sustain $20 million of spending on democracy programs.

Why then would the administration request a reduction from the $20 million that is provided annually in funding to democracy assistance for the Cuban people?

Cuba remains the only country in the Americas to be classified as not free by Freedom House.