Marco Rubio
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The United States has brazenly resorted to the use of force against Venezuela and demanded that America first be applied when Venezuela disposes of its own oil resources.
This is a typical act of bullying, a serious violation of international law, and a grave infringement on Venezuelan sovereignty that also severely undermines the rights of Venezuelan people.
I would like to stress that the legitimate rights and interests of China and other countries in Venezuela must be protected.
The United States has long imposed illegal unilateral sanctions on Venezuela's oil sector and has recently brazenly used force against Venezuela, dealing a severe blow to the country's economic and social order and also threatening the stability of global production and supply chains.
China has already issued strong condemnation in this regard.
I would like to reiterate that cooperation between China and Venezuela is a cooperation between sovereign states and is protected by international law and laws of both countries.
I'm curious because you just described the regime as still in place, essentially.
I mean, I'm curious why the Trump administration decided to leave it intact and only arrest Nicolas Maduro and his wife, the person who controls the police, the chief thug.
$25 million.
Diaz Cabello, he's the interior minister.
He's been indicted by the United States.
He was in that indictment the administration released.
He's a narco-terrorist.
There's a $25 million price on his head.
He's still in place.
The defense minister, who has deep ties to Russia, $15 million price on his head.
He is still in place.
I'm confused.
Are they still wanted by the United States?
Why didn't you arrest them if you are taking out the narco-terrorist regime?