On the recordFebruary 12, 2019
The role of the United States is to promote democracy, freedom, and human rights around the world. The role of the United States is not to handpick the next leader of Venezuela.
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congress.govJoaquin Castro: “The role of the United States is to promote democracy, freedom, and human rights around the world. The role of the…”
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Castro emphasizes U.S. support for democracy without directly choosing leaders in Venezuela.
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