Secretary of State nominee Marco Rubio referred to the Cuban crisis during his nomination hearing on Wednesday, promising an ultimatum to its leaders by saying they can either open up the country and its economy or be content with "being the owners of a 4th world country."
Answering a question from fellow Florida Senator Rick Scott about his take on some of the most represented nationalities of Florida, Rubio offered detailed commentary on Haiti, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Cuba. He left his take on Cuban for last "because it's the one that has been more enduring."
