Saddam Hussein took President Chavez on a drive
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has offered support for Iraqi efforts to end the United Nations sanctions against the country. An aide said that President Chavez made the offer during his controversial day-long visit to Iraq on Thursday.
The Venezuelan president was the first head of state to visit Iraq in the decade since the Gulf War.
The visit was criticised by the United States and the UK, who said it gave undue credibility to Iraqi President Saddam Hussein.
"What can I do if they get upset?" Mr Chavez said. "We have dignity and Venezuela is a sovereign country."
Chavez backs Iraqi sanctions protest
We better take care of Mr. Chavez PRONTO. He is right on our back door step.