(AP) U.S Rev. Jesse Jackson, delivers a speech to members of the Venezuelan National Congress
CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) - The Rev. Jesse Jackson offered support for President Hugo Chavez on Sunday, saying a call for his assassination by a U.S. religious broadcaster was a criminal act and that Washington and Venezuela should work out their differences through diplomacy.
The U.S. civil rights leader condemned last week's suggestion by Pat Robertson that American agents should kill the leftist Venezuelan leader, calling the conservative commentator's statements "immoral" and "illegal."
Jackson urged U.S. authorities to take action, and said the U.S. government must choose "diplomacy over any threats of sabotage or isolation or assassination."
When did the U.S. government call for his assassination? Some have, but not in the government as far as I know. What is Jesse talking about?
Mike D
I hate violence! I hate it so much I am willing to kill anyone who tries to use it against me. -- Mike Waidelich
Mike, tell me you heard the statement from Pat Robertson. That guy is a "poop" head. I can not believe he said that. I love the Christian teachings from him.....religious hypocrite!
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It was Pat Robertson that made this statement and while I might agree with this statement he is a religious leader and I think his comments were a disgrace for a religious leader. This makes him no better than some of the religious extremist in the Islamic world. He is an old man and should retire while he has a thread of creditability left.
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