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.
I have never heard it so quiet at the start, so I think that is a tribute to you.
That is always the position of the United States.
the entire thrust of American policy in Venezuela is to support the Venezuelan people's effort to restore democracy to their country.
I certainly understand the need to squeeze Maduro, but I hope that the White House has thought through the potential impact.
I would urge you to do so.
I hope we can continue to have dialog on it because I think it is really, really important.
But my biggest concern about the policy is what seems to me is clearly missing, and that is an effort to deal with the 3 million Venezuelans...
We are hopeful and confident that the Venezuelan people will succeed in their quest for liberty.
We will support Venezuela's Interim President, the National Assembly, the new government, and its aspirations to create a new Venezuela.
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 caus...