Mario Díaz-Balart: “I would never advocate for, you know, the Federal Government to try a heavy-handed approach.”

But on the other hand playing footsies with all the allies of Russia... that doesn't pass the straight-face test.

To call those folks the counterparts of the U.S. Coast Guard is not only insensitive and insulting, but it shows a lack of understanding of reality.

We still have the power of the purse, and I zealously protect the power of the purse.

They're recruiting Cubans from around the island with these false promises.