On the recordMay 7, 2014
The central goal that we have is to help Venezuelans move their country toward democracy, toward respect for human rights.
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Roberta S. Jacobson
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congress.govThe central goal that we have is to help Venezuelans move their country toward democracy, toward respect for human rights.
Jacobson emphasizes the U.S. goal of supporting democracy and human rights in Venezuela.
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