12/09/2013
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"I urge my colleagues to support this resolution and to support the American ideals of freedom, justice, rule of law, protection of human rights."
"I am also writing a letter to President Obama and asking for cosigners, requesting that he hold Venezuelan officials accountable for their human rights abuses."
"The United States hears you. The United States knows what you are going through, and we will support you and support your fundamental human rights."
"We have a moral obligation to stand up and support them."