Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio Introduce Resolution Recognizing Edmundo González as Venezuela’s President-Elect
WASHINGTON, D.C. (FNN) – U.S. Senators Rick Scott and Marco Rubio, alongside Senators Dick Durbin, Tim Kaine, Bill Cassidy, and Michael Bennet, have introduced a resolution to recognize Edmundo González as the President-elect of Venezuela. This resolution follows a significant election in Venezuela, where the people voted overwhelmingly for González despite ongoing tyranny under Nicolas Maduro’s regime.
Key Points:
- Resolution Introduced: Bipartisan effort to recognize Edmundo González as Venezuela’s legitimate President-elect.
- Senator Rick Scott: Condemns Maduro’s regime and emphasizes the U.S. must stand with the Venezuelan people’s choice for democracy.
- Senator Marco Rubio: Highlights the Venezuelan people’s admirable fight for freedom and the fraudulent claims by Maduro.
- Senator Dick Durbin: Stresses the importance of respecting the Venezuelan voters’ choice and ensuring a peaceful democratic transition.
- Senator Tim Kaine: Emphasizes the clarity of the election results and the need for international support against Maduro’s fraudulent actions.
- Senator Bill Cassidy: Points to the critical moment for the hemisphere and the threats posed by foreign powers and drug cartels in Venezuela.
- Senator Michael Bennet: Affirms that González is the duly-elected president and the U.S. stands with the Venezuelan people in their quest to restore democracy.