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.
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.
“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)
I’m ashamed I worked for this fool. Is there any anti-American tyrant he hasn’t embraced?
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.
Yeah, except if the old Georgia Bolshevik ever dies, watch all the folks here who praise him in the death thread.
I won’t be one of them that praise him.
Well, at least that oil money Chavez gave the Carter Center bought him a stupid press release.
Well, at least that oil money Chavez gave the Carter Center bought him a stupid press release.
Rat turd Carter just gets worse every day...
Good one.
I think Hugo was the latest object of desire for his statement “I have committed adultery in my heart many times”
It’s long past time for Jimmy to go room temp.
STFU, peanut brain.
Carter must’ve been bawling his eyes out on the day Che Guevara was filled with little holes down in Bolivia.
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