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Chris Smith: These challenges, including the crisis in Venezuela, show corrupt leaders like Daniel Ortega that the United States will…

On the recordJune 10, 2019
These challenges, including the crisis in Venezuela, show corrupt leaders like Daniel Ortega that the United States will not stand by while legitimate regimes crush democracy.
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Chris Smith
Republican · New Jersey

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Emphasizes U.S. commitment to democracy in Latin America against corrupt leaders.

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