This Week in the Office of Senator Marco Rubio

Sanibel’s Bailey’s General Store exemplifies Florida’s unique entrepreneurial spirit, and as the Chairman of the Senate Small Business Committee, I am proud to honor them as the Small Business of the Week. Read more here.

On Wednesday, I toured Tyndall Air Force Base, and I am dedicated to ensuring that Tyndall Air Force Base is completely rebuilt. Congress needs to pass a disaster supplemental bill soon so that Tyndall can receive the funds necessary for their recovery from Hurricane Michael. Read more here.

On Wednesday, I met with Mexico Beach officials. Mexico Beach took a direct hit from Hurricane Michael, but the resilience of their community is astounding, and I am positive that they will continue to recover and rebuild. Watch my video message here.

I also met with Gulf County officials and am encouraged by the progress made in their community’s continued recovery from Hurricane Michael. Read more here.

Senator Bob Menendez and I reiterated our support of Juan Guaidó as the Provisional President of Venezuela. Read more here.

I welcomed President Trump’s decision to recognize Juan Guaidó as Provisional President of Venezuela. Read more here.

On Thursday, I spoke on the Senate floor about the importance of supporting Juan Guaidó as the Provisional President of Venezuela. The Venezuelan people are supporting their constitution by standing with their legitimate leader. Watch it here.

I joined Bloomberg to discuss President Trump’s decision to recognize Juan Guaidó as the Provisional President of Venezuela, and stand against the atrocities committed by the Maduro regime. Watch it here.

I joined Martha MacCallum on Fox News to discuss President Trump’s decision to recognize Juan Guaidó as the Provisional President of Venezuela. Watch it here.

I joined Jake Tapper on CNN to discuss the United States recognition of Juan Guaidó as the Provisional President of Venezuela. Watch it here.

I joined Andrea Mitchell on MSNBC to discuss President Trump’s decision to recognize Juan Guaidó as the Provisional President of Venezuela. Watch it here.

I joined WMBB in Panama City to discuss what I’m doing to ensure Tyndall Air Force Base is rebuilt. Watch it here.

I joined FOX Tampa Bay to discuss the need for Congress to work together. Watch it here.

Hablé con CNN en Español sobre las grandes manifestaciones en Venezuela en apoyo al Presidente Provisional Juan Guaidó y la Constitución de Venezuela. Vea aquí.

Hablé con Univisión Noticias sobre la coalición multilateral que se unió en reconocer al Presidente Provisional Juan Guaidó. Vea aquí.

Hablé con EVTV Miami sobre el futuro de Venezuela y la importancia de seguir apoyar al Presidente Provisional Juan Guaidó. Vea aquí.

I want this shutdown to end. The only way that happens is through a compromise in which both sides make concessions. On Thursday, I supported the legislation that would open the government. Read more here.

I, along with Senator Rick Scott (R-FL), urged the Commander of U.S. Southern Command, Admiral Craig S. Faller, to keep the Joint Interagency Task Force-South (JIATF-South) in the State of Florida. Read more here.

I commended the Trump Administration’s approval of Governor Ron DeSantis’ request for 45 days of 100 percent Federal cost share for debris removal and emergency protective measures conducted in Florida communities devastated by Hurricane Michael. Read more here.

I joined Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR), John Cornyn (R-TX) and Ted Cruz (R-TX) in sending a letter to President Trump urging him to send the worst of the ISIS fighters currently detained in Syria to Guantanamo Bay. Read more here.

I applauded Governor Ron DeSantis’ decision to appoint Carlos Muñiz to the Florida Supreme Court. Read more here.

In Case You Missed It...

“Marco Rubio seeks easier transition for veterans into STEM-related jobs” (Florida Politics, 1/18/2019)

“Rubio: Housing situation at Tyndall is ‘catastrophic’ - could threaten future operations” (Panama City News Herald, 1/25/2019)

“The Rubio doctrine: U.S. recognition of new Venezuelan leader is Florida senator’s work” (Miami Herald, 1/23/2019)

“Rubio talking Huawei, ZTE next steps with White House and Commerce” (Politico, 1/24/2019)

“Rubio: If Provoked, U.S. Response in Venezuela Will Be ‘Swift,’ ‘Decisive’” (Free Beacon, 1/24/2019)

“Rubio a la policía de Maduro: Reconsideren su plan de mañana antes de que sea tarde” (El Nuevo Herald, 1/22/2019)

“Senator Rubio Touches on Rebuilding Tyndall Air Force Base” (My Panhandle, 1/23/2019)

“En Venezuela, Rubio se anota una victoria en su agenda política para América Latina” (El Nuevo Herald, 1/23/2019)

“Rubio: Constitución establece que Juan Guaidó es el presidente de Venezuela” (El Nacional, 1/23/2019)

“Marco Rubio llama a los militares venezolanos a recapacitar ‘antes de que sea demasiado tarde’" (Diario Las Americas, 1/23/2019)

“As the Trump administration continues to take the fight to ISIS forces in Syria and elsewhere, Sens. Tom Cotton (R., Ark,), Ted Cruz (R., Texas), Marco Rubio (R., Fla.), and John Cornyn (R., Texas.) are petitioning the administration to use the prison camp established on the U.S. naval base in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, as a holding facility.” (Senators Want Captured ISIS Fighters Sent to Guantanamo Bay Prison Camp, Free Beacon, 1/22/2019)

“Gov. DeSantis appoints Carlos Muñiz to Florida Supreme Court” (Tampa Bay Times, 1/22/2019)

“Sen. Rubio introduces five bills to assist small businesses” (Financial Regulation News, 1/15/2019)

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