Funny, earlier in the hearing Dems pointed out our lack of response to Putin's efforts to undermine democracy. Now Dodd is talking about a relationship with Chavez who, besides winning under the most suspicious of circumstances, is attacking personal property ownership, free speech, free press, etc.?
I wonder if any of them will ask Condi about President Bush refusing to take phone calls w/Spain's newly elected "leader"?
Right, Chavez wants a relationship with the US, an adversarial one.
"Funny, earlier in the hearing Dems pointed out our lack of response to Putin's efforts to undermine democracy. Now Dodd is talking about a relationship with Chavez who, besides winning under the most suspicious of circumstances, is attacking personal property ownership, free speech, free press, etc.?"
Just your typical Dem Paradox...the dems are soooo transparent!
Holding leaders accountable who do not govern democratically.
Dodd was disappointed with the "paristy", corrects to "paucity" of her remarks in her opening statement to this area but she has answered him.
Asks about agreements---sooner rather than later?
Rice: We will work with Congress but would like sooner rather than later.
Dodd lauds the state dept people they met in other countries and Dodd emphasizes we must work more in this area of the world.
Rice returns to Venezuela and they have not been cooperative and causing troubles for their neighbors, relationship with Cuba troublesome and concerning. Governing in an illiberal way.
And this is surprising? Dodd and Kerry both LOVED the guy in Nicaragua who headed up the Sandinistas -- I forgot his name but I think he's named for a taco shell. They love Communists in general. We need Dick Nixon on this committee!!