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May 29, 2014

House Approves Sanctions on Venezuelan Gov't 
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The House has passed a bipartisan measure that would impose new
sanctions on the Venezuelan government. The resolution follows weeks of
protests that have left dozens of people dead from both sides of
Venezuela's political divide. Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York
spoke out against the measure, calling it counterproductive.

Rep. Gregory Meeks: "I know that there are high emotions on all sides of
this issue, and I understand why. But the House should not act
emotionally, it should act judiciously. This bill does not advance U.S.
interests. It will not help the people of Venezuela. And it sends the
message to our regional allies that we do not care much about what they
think."

 

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