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Bob Menendez: It is ironic that he is seen as the populist when at the same time, it is almost like a Roman circus.

On the recordDecember 14, 2011
It is ironic that he is seen as the populist when at the same time, it is almost like a Roman circus.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

Editor's note · Context

Menendez points out the contradiction in Chavez's populist image versus his economic policies.

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