we have programs in Venezuela that are directed at, in a nonpartisan fashion, trying to work on democratic processes

you have governments, and I use Cuba as an example, that are not legitimate. In essence, they do not have the consent of the people that they govern.

The United States position toward that should be that, you're not legitimate, the government, and that we are going to--if we have a chance, we'll do everything that we can to help your people bring about a change in these countries within…

the new President stated his intentions with respect to Peru's democratic institutions.

A prosperous, democratic, and stable Western Hemisphere is crucial to the United States own safety and prosperity.

Venezuela, who today is governed by a clown, more appropriate for a circus than as someone who governs a country.

Brazil today is on the verge of becoming a global power.

I'm deeply--aside from the political realities of what's happening in Cuba, this trafficking in persons issue is a major one around the world.

I think part of being the minority party and the opposition party in that Parliament is being able to point to his policy failures and how Venezuela could be doing so much better if it went in a different direction.

It's trafficking in persons. The report in 2010 just came out on Monday. It designates Cuba as a tier 3 country for failing to adhere to minimum antihuman trafficking standards.

Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that the order for the quorum call be rescinded and to speak as in morning business.