-- "In a pre-taped interview with Spanish journalist Ignacio Ramonet that aired on state television, Maduro said Venezuela is 'ready to discuss a drug-trafficking deal with the U.S.' He called on the countries to 'start talking seriously, with data in hand.'" --BIDEN-BOTS PICK A SIDE...
-- "Democratic members quickly denounced the operation as unlawful." --
Manuel Noriega was unavailable for comment.
