[Carry_Okie]

The Venezuelan people are most definitely our friends, and they face a huge crisis.

So apparently do we if this goes the wrong way.

[Dog Gone]

No kidding. As much as we want to see democratic principles spread around the world, this is a country that is critical to our own economy. Our interest is two-fold.

As the economic powerhouse for the entire planet, our economic health has ramifications far beyond our borders. Both democracy and economic stability are at stake here.