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Chris Smith: President Maduro, who was Hugo Chavez's hand picked successor, has unleashed a heavy-handed and violent response that…

On the recordMay 8, 2014
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.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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

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