"If we get this wrong, we risk not only billions of dollars in U.S. and allied economic hardships."
"Unfortunately, the Biden administration has squandered the position of strength it inherited from the previous administration."
"I urge the Administration to prioritize North American energy production and infrastructure."
"In February of this year, 2022, a senior White House official claimed the sanctions imposed on Russia for invading Ukraine were designed to pressure the Maduro regime."
"A series of unsuccessful diplomatic efforts to end Maduro's illegitimate regime, compounded by his ability to stay in power through violence, have emboldened the regime and left Venezuelan democratic ..."
"In April of 2020, the prior administration proposed a formal democratic transition framework to facilitate a peaceful negotiated return to democracy in Venezuela."
"Since 2013, Maduro has dramatically deepened relations with the most dangerous forces in the world."
"I look forward to hearing from our witnesses on whether and how the Biden administration plans to recommit to meaningful policies."
"It is past time we reassert American leadership in our hemisphere."
"The political, humanitarian, and economic crisis provoked by Maduro and his cronies in Venezuela are among the worst pressing national security concerns in the Western Hemisphere."
"We face severe economic challenges here at home, and many of our partners struggle with post-COVID economies or political instability."