John Kerry: “Prohibiting select opposition members from taking office is an abuse…”

On the recordFebruary 10, 2016

Prohibiting select opposition members from taking office is an abuse of power intended to silence and punish critics.

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Describing the Venezuelan government's actions as undemocratic.

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John Kerry: “Prohibiting select opposition members from taking office is an abuse of power intended to silence and punish critics.”