"One of the things that really saddened me and worried me is the message that we are sending or the administration is sending to our friends and allies."
"The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela is simply heartbreaking."
"The blame lies squarely with the crooked officials who have repressed the Venezuelan people for years."
"Now some consider it a good sound bite to say that Venezuela represents the failure of socialism, but we should be honest that Venezuela is not a socialist country."
"This was a disgrace, and we need to keep looking for ways to get this assistance to those who need it."
"U.S. military intervention is not an option."
"In no way would the Colombian government permit or agree with any type of military intervention."
"The President could fix that with the stroke of a pen."
"I continue to work with the chairman in a bipartisan manner to condemn the criminal actions of Nicolas Maduro and countries like Cuba, Russia, China, Iran, and Syria for supporting his regime."
"Our role must be a supportive one, but one that stands for universal principles of freedom and democracy."
"I believe this is an issue that both parties can come together on and do what is best for the people of Venezuela to support this noble cause."
"Now is the time for the armed forces to support the Venezuelan people and reclaim their own legitimacy."