United States
United States-Venezuela relations have traditionally been close, characterized by an important trade and investment relationship and cooperation in combating the production and transit of illegal drugs. Recently, there has been tension between the two countries since the election of Presidents Hugo Chávez of Venezuela and George W. Bush of the United States and strong criticism of US politics and military activity; Venezuela was the only country which condemned the killing of Osama Bin Laden.
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—Henry David Thoreau (1817–1862)
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—Andrew Jackson (1767–1845)
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—Lewis H. Lapham (b. 1935)
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—John Kenneth Galbraith (b. 1908)
“The veto is a President’s Constitutional right, given to him by the drafters of the Constitution because they wanted it as a check against irresponsible Congressional action. The veto forces Congress to take another look at legislation that has been passed. I think this is a responsible tool for a president of the United States, and I have sought to use it responsibly.”
—Gerald R. Ford (b. 1913)