Posted on 03/05/2013 4:06:49 PM PST by jazusamo
U.S. officials quickly cast Hugo Chavez's death as an opportunity for America to rebuild a relationship with Venezuela and for the country itself to pursue “meaningful democratic reforms," with President Obama heralding a "new chapter" in the Latin American country's history.
Chavez, who had been battling cancer since 2011, died Tuesday after 14 years in power. An election is expected to be held in 30 days – the transition marks one of the first major challenges for newly appointed Secretary of State John Kerry.
Obama kept a measured tone in a statement released Tuesday evening.
"At this challenging time of President Hugo Chavez’s passing, the United States reaffirms its support for the Venezuelan people and its interest in developing a constructive relationship with the Venezuelan government," Obama said. "As Venezuela begins a new chapter in its history, the United States remains committed to policies that promote democratic principles, the rule of law, and respect for human rights.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill were less reserved.
“Hugo Chavez was a tyrant who forced the people of Venezuela to live in fear,” Rep. Ed Royce, R-Calif., chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said in a written statement. “His death dents the alliance of anti-U.S. leftist leaders in South America. Good riddance to this dictator.”
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BEERS ON ME !!!!!!
Wouldn’t surprise me if 0bama sent an aircraft carrier to pick up Morsi and his friends to start the sequel to Egypt in Venezuela.
BUMP!
I didn’t know Obama had the ability to respond to an event this quickly.
Valerie must be with him on the golf course with a cell phone:)
It’s Selective Response.
What the hell is so "challenging" about some commie scumbag dictator arch criminal dying in pain and heading straight to hell?
The marxist in the WH really has no concept of what an American POTUS should say, he's surrounded by a bunch of fellow travelers that all think they are smarter than everybody else.
Lemme guess. Obama is going to send them lots of OUR money.
Notice how fast our illustrious leader reacts when it’s a fellow marxist.
Roast in hell, you culo negro!!!
Now that Chavez is cavorting with Satan in person, George W. Bush continues to enjoy his prosperous and healthy life in Texas, serving God and his country.
[With recollections about Chavez' insults to W during his speech to the U.N. in 2006.]
Obama did get this one right...even if he didn’t have the apparatus to say stuff like that when the dictator was alive.
When it comes to socialists, Bambi is there in a heartbeat.
“Chavez, who had been battling cancer since 2011, died Tuesday after 14 years in power.”
Buckwheat knows his fate, and he fears it. God will give America its vengeance against this freak from hell.
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