Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"The seizure of this Venezuelan aircraft, used for evading U.S. sanctions and money laundering, is a powerful example of our resolve to hold the illegitimate Maduro regime accountable for its illegal actions. With the Dominican Republic and our regional partners, we will continue to counteract any scheme to evade U.S. sanctions."

Source: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, commenting after a Dassault Falcon 2000EX used by Petroleos de Venezuela S.A. (PdVSA), was seized in the Dominican Republic, according to authorities. PdVSA is a sanctioned, state-owned Venezuelan oil and natural gas company and was using the aircraft to evade U.S. sanctions and export control laws for the benefit of the regime of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

FMI:  www.justice.gov/