Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 488) supporting the people of Venezuela as they protest peacefully for democratic change and calling to end the violence, as amended. The Clerk read the title of the resolution. The text of the resolution is as follows: H. Res. 488 Whereas the United States Government should support the rule of law, and free and peaceful exercise of representative democracy in Venezuela, condemning violence and intimidation against the country's political opposition, and calling for dialogue between all political actors in the country; Whereas, on February 12, 2014, also known in Venezuela as the National Youth Day, students began protesting in several cities Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro's inability to stem violent crime, his undemocratic actions, and a rapidly deteriorating economy marked by high inflation and shortages of consumer goods; Whereas, on February 12, 2014, a judge issued an arrest warrant for Leopoldo Lopez, leader of the opposition party Voluntad Popular, for unfounded allegations in connection with the student protests; Whereas, on February 17, 2014, the Government of Venezuela notified the United States Department of State that it had declared 3 consular officers at the United States Embassy in Venezuela personae non gratae; Whereas over the last year, the Government of Venezuela has expelled a total of 8 United States Government officials from Venezuela; Whereas, on February 18, 2014, oppositio…”