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Statement From Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter on the Death of Hugo Chavez
Carter Center ^ | 03/05/2013 | Jimmy Carter

Posted on 03/05/2013 6:52:38 PM PST by SeekAndFind

Statement From Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
on the Death of Hugo Chavez

 

Rosalynn and I extend our condolences to the family of Hugo Chávez Frías.  We met Hugo Chávez when he was campaigning for president in 1998 and The Carter Center was invited to observe elections for the first time in Venezuela.  We returned often, for the 2000 elections, and then to facilitate dialogue during the political conflict of 2002-2004.  We came to know a man who expressed a vision to bring profound changes to his country to benefit especially those people who had felt neglected and marginalized.  Although we have not agreed with all of the methods followed by his government, we have never doubted Hugo Chávez's commitment to improving the lives of millions of his fellow countrymen.

President Chávez will be remembered for his bold assertion of autonomy and independence for Latin American governments and for his formidable communication skills and personal connection with supporters in his country and abroad to whom he gave hope and empowerment.  During his 14-year tenure, Chávez joined other leaders in Latin America and the Caribbean to create new forms of integration.  Venezuelan poverty rates were cut in half, and millions received identification documents for the first time allowing them to participate more effectively in their country's economic and political life.

At the same time, we recognize the divisions created in the drive towards change in Venezuela and the need for national healing.  We hope that as Venezuelans mourn the passing of President Chávez and recall his positive legacies — especially the gains made for the poor and vulnerable — the political leaders will move the country forward by building a new consensus that ensures equal opportunities for all Venezuelans to participate in every aspect of national life.

 


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: hugochavez; jimmycarter; venezuela
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To: billorites
bwhahahahah MY GOD, Billo man that's right on target ....

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21 posted on 03/05/2013 7:23:27 PM PST by jimsin ({I reserve the balance of my time})
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To: Our man in washington
For you younger Freepers, it’s not just his old age: Carter really was always this stupid.

I was a lurker for some time, but had no clue FR existed on your signup date. BUT I did know jimmah cattah was stupid and I voted for the a hole, since of my my family were farmers, i.e. peanut farmer carter. Dunbest vote I ever cast. His four years in the WH was as bad as the two I served under zero in the military.

22 posted on 03/05/2013 7:25:11 PM PST by Arrowhead1952 (Dims are stupid, period. End of conversation.)
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To: SeekAndFind

“Rosalynn and I extend our condolences to the family of Hugo Chávez Frías.
“As coroner of Munchkinland, it is my sad duty to certify to you that he’s not only clearly dead, he’s really quite sincerely dead.
“Y’all haven’t seen a rabbit lurkin’ about, have you?”
James Earl Carter, (I’m Not Dead Yet)


23 posted on 03/05/2013 7:30:58 PM PST by tumblindice (America's founding fathers: All armed conservatives.)
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To: SeekAndFind

I’m ashamed I worked for this fool. Is there any anti-American tyrant he hasn’t embraced?


24 posted on 03/05/2013 7:35:53 PM PST by 2ndDivisionVet (I'll raise $2million for Sarah Palin's presidential run. What'll you do?)
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To: SeekAndFind

Here’s how I remember Chavez:

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/10/06/this-is-what-the-thuggish-redistribution-of-wealth-looks-like/

There’s a video at the link of a group of thugs confiscating land from a man and his wife.


25 posted on 03/05/2013 7:44:39 PM PST by paint_your_wagon
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To: Gay State Conservative

Yeah, except if the old Georgia Bolshevik ever dies, watch all the folks here who praise him in the death thread.


26 posted on 03/05/2013 7:45:16 PM PST by Luke21
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To: Luke21

I won’t be one of them that praise him.


27 posted on 03/05/2013 7:46:42 PM PST by sport
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To: SeekAndFind
Hugo Mo and Barry photo HugoDriving.jpg

Hugo, Mo and Barry...

28 posted on 03/05/2013 7:50:26 PM PST by missnry (The truth will set you free ... and drive liberals crazy!)
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To: SeekAndFind

Well, at least that oil money Chavez gave the Carter Center bought him a stupid press release.


29 posted on 03/05/2013 7:52:08 PM PST by Patrick1 (“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.”)
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To: SeekAndFind

Well, at least that oil money Chavez gave the Carter Center bought him a stupid press release.


30 posted on 03/05/2013 7:52:24 PM PST by Patrick1 (“Never attribute to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.”)
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To: SeekAndFind

Rat turd Carter just gets worse every day...


31 posted on 03/05/2013 8:09:44 PM PST by Route395
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To: missnry

Good one.


32 posted on 03/05/2013 8:35:27 PM PST by Gator113 ( ~just keep livin~)
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To: SeekAndFind

I think Hugo was the latest object of desire for his statement “I have committed adultery in my heart many times”


33 posted on 03/05/2013 9:06:00 PM PST by Cyman
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To: SeekAndFind

It’s long past time for Jimmy to go room temp.

STFU, peanut brain.


34 posted on 03/06/2013 5:21:11 AM PST by ScottinVA (Gun control: Steady firm grip, target within sights, squeeze the trigger slowly...)
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To: SeekAndFind

Carter must’ve been bawling his eyes out on the day Che Guevara was filled with little holes down in Bolivia.


35 posted on 03/06/2013 5:22:26 AM PST by ScottinVA (Gun control: Steady firm grip, target within sights, squeeze the trigger slowly...)
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