04/15/2009
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"You've drawn on your own deep knowledge and commitment to Latin America to challenge the Congress to adopt policies that would form the basis of a more cooperative relationship with the region."
"It is my hope that others in the U.S. Senate will rise to the occasion upon your departure and help focus U.S. attention on this new agenda."
"The erosion of democracy in Venezuela is now accompanied by rising crime and economic stagnation."
"I appreciate my colleague's kind comments about my imminent departure after 30 years on this committee and in the Senate."