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    Lawmakers want Venezuela named a state sponsor of terrorism
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    The resolution, H.Res.872, cites the Venezuelan government's ties to Iran, Hezbollah, and the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Columbia (FARC) as examples of the South American nation's support for terrorism. "The evidence linking Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez to the FARC and Hezbollah – two of the most dangerous terrorist organizations, responsible for many bombings, kidnappings, killings and drug trafficking – is overwhelming" Mack said in a statement announcing the resolution. Full Article at The Hill
    The evidence linking Venezuela’s Hugo Chavez to the FARC and Hezbollah – two of the most dangerous terrorist organizations, responsible for many bombings, kidnappings, killings and drug trafficking – is overwhelming
    Connie Mack – Connie Mack SOURCE: The Hill 4 weeks ago
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Lawmakers want Venezuela named a state sponsor of terrorism
  1. Venezuela’s assistance to the FARC in Colombia destabilizes the region and places the Chavez regime squarely outside the international community ... This legislation seeks to stop Venezuela’s facilitation of terrorism now. The United States cannot and will not accept such actions taking place so close t...
    Ron Klein – Ron Klein SOURCE: The Hill 4 weeks ago
  2. Naming Venezuela a state sponsor of terrorism will strengthen the stability of the region ... The Administration must not turn a blind eye to Chavez’s dangerous aggression and must add Venezuela to the state sponsors of terrorism list without delay.
    SOURCE: The Hill 4 weeks ago

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