Chris Smith actually said...

President Maduro, who was Hugo Chavez's hand picked successor, has unleashed a heavy-handed and violent response that has resulted in many senseless deaths.

Context

Smith criticizes Maduro's violent response to peaceful protests in Venezuela.

05/08/2014

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