that is a pretty outrageous anti-democratic move is to say, I won an election because all my opponents are in jail because I put them there.

I do not know if people fully understand how demoralizing that is.

If we do not have democracy they can do whatever they want and, oftentimes, that is what starts wars and creates crisis.

I think we have to take a look at that.

I do not think the United States of America should, frankly, be bullied or pressured into who to invite to a summit we are hosting.

I think it is really important that that be a topic that is highlighted and focused upon because I do think there are countries in the region that can--that have a vested interest, beginning with the Dominican Republic--it, obviously…

I do not argue that he is a dictator or that he somehow has taken power in that country through means that are illegitimate.

democracy is so critical because it does--as long as there is a democracy, Colombia is going to be okay.

We recognize Juan Guaido as the legitimate interim president of Venezuela.

I do not think they should be invited to the Summit of the Americas, but not people that disagree with--

That is interference, I think--pretty clear interference.

I think the point you have made about prioritization is really important, given all the challenges the region is facing across the board.