On the recordJuly 1, 2008
Yes, because I felt the best route was negotiations, intermediaries, the Catholic Church, Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, who had lines into the FARC.
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transcripts.cnn.comWilliam R. Richardson: “Yes, because I felt the best route was negotiations, intermediaries, the Catholic Church, Hugo Chavez of Venezuela, who…”
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Bill Richardson discusses the successful negotiations for the release of hostages and credits various parties involved.
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