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Published on 03-08-2019 06:00 PM
Briefing by Special Representative for Venezuela Elliott Abrams
Washington, DC - - (March 8, 2019) - - Today, the U.S. Department of State provided the following Special Briefing by Elliott Abrams, U.S. Special Representative for Venezuela:
Press Briefing Room:
MR PALLADINO: Happy Friday, everybody.
QUESTION: Happy Friday.
MR PALLADINO: Good to see you all. We have back again this week Special Representative for Venezuela.
QUESTION: An encore performance.
MR PALLADINO: There is important things to talk about, so let’s get to it, please.
MR ABRAMS: Okay, hi. I wanted to provide an update on Venezuela, which had another momentous week. Interim President Juan Guaido’s return to Venezuela was an important milestone for his efforts to restore democracy to his country. The warm welcome he received from Venezuelans and the international community is a sign of the broad support he enjoys. You also know
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