Rick Scott Wants Obama to Back Sanctions on Venezuelan Leadership

With the U.S. House passing sanctions, including freezing assets, on the Venezuelan leadership on Wednesday, Gov. Rick Scott urged President Barack Obama to back the measure now that its headed to his desk.

I commend the U.S. House for taking up and passing the Senates bill to place sanctions on the oppressive Venezuelan regime, Scott said on Thursday. In particular, Congresswoman Ros-Lehtinen has provided tireless leadership on this issue, standing up for the people of Venezuela in opposition to Nicholas Maduro and his reign of violence. I urge the president to hear the voice of the people and immediately sign this bill, which is an important step in the long march toward freedom and democracy in Venezuela.