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Bob Menendez: “The more than 7 million Venezuelans who braved intimidation and violence from their president to express themselves in a…”

On the recordJuly 18, 2017
The more than 7 million Venezuelans who braved intimidation and violence from their president to express themselves in a peaceful democratic process are testaments to the remnants of democracy that still thrive in Venezuela.
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Bob Menendez
Democratic · New Jersey

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Menendez highlights the resilience of Venezuelans in their struggle for democracy.

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