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On the recordMarch 24, 2014
It is shameful for us to stand by and watch the violations of basic human rights and democratic values seen in Venezuela.
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Joe Wilson
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Condemnation of U.S. inaction regarding human rights violations in Venezuela.

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