Christopher Dodd said...

The erosion of democracy in Venezuela is now accompanied by rising crime and economic stagnation.

You've drawn on your own deep knowledge and commitment to Latin America to challenge the Congress to adopt policies that...

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...

I thank all of you. You've been terrific, and again I thank you.