The senator takes a provocative position in a speech to the Argus Foundation.

SARASOTA — U.S. Sen. Rick Scott reiterated his view Friday during a speech in Sarasota that the U.S. military should help deliver aid to Venezuela, a provocative position that risks drawing America soldiers into an armed conflict in the South American nation.

“It shouldn’t be America by themselves; we ought to continue the sanction process, but we also ought to look at whether we use our military assets – with other countries and after the request by the rightful leader… Juan Guaido – use military assets to give humanitarian aid,” Scott told about 175 people gathered at Michael’s on East for the Argus Foundation event.