White House says U.S. will control Venezuelan oil industry 'indefinitely'

And the president has made it very clear that this is a country within the United States -- the Western Hemisphere, close by the United States, that is no longer going to be sending illegal drugs to the United States of America. And it's rich in rare earth minerals and potential offshore oil and gas, which is why, last night, the White House released a statement that included -- quote -- "The president and his team are discussing a range of options to pursue this important foreign policy goal. Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State: If the president identifies a threat to the national security of the United States, every president retains the option to address it through military means.

Author: Nick Schifrin, Eliot Barnhart

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