Wilson Cosponsors Resolution Condemning Chavez

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September 22, 2006

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Wilson Cosponsors Resolution Condemning Chavez

Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02), member of the House Committee on International Relations, today cosponsored H.Res. 1033, a resolution condemning Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez’s remarks before the United Nations General Assembly.

“According to Chavez, President Bush is ’the devil,’ and the United States is a nation of elitists who exploit weaker people around the world. Ironically, these proclamations were made on U.S. soil in front of the United Nations General Assembly.

“While we cannot keep this madman from entering our country, we do not have to tolerate his inflammatory and degrading remarks. It is disgraceful that he used the UN stage to levy personal attacks on our Commander-in-Chief and exploit Venezuela’s membership in the UN.

“As the United States stands with democracies around the world, we will stand with Venezuela. I hope the Venezuelan people will soon turn from Chavez’ rule and wholeheartedly embrace democracy.”

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