Irish president pays tribute to Venezuelan leader Chávez
Venezuela's fiery and controversial socialist president died on Tuesday
The Irish president has said his thoughts are with the people of
Venezuela after the death of Hugo
Chávez.
The 58-year-old Venezuelan president died on Tuesday after a two-year
battle with cancer.
On December 8, he announced on State television that he intended to
travel back to Cuba to undergo surgery since his
pelvic cancer had "returned". His death ended his 14-year rule of the South
American country.
His death was announced by Vice President Nicolas Maduro, surrounded by
other government officials, in a national television
broadcast.
Irish president Michael D Higgins said: “I was very sorry to hear of the
death, after a long illness, of president Hugo Chávez of Venezuela.
“President Chávez achieved a
great deal during his term in office, particularly in the area of social
development and poverty reduction.
“I extend my sincere condolences to the family of President Chávez on
their great loss. My thoughts and best wishes are also with the people of
Venezuela as they come to terms with
this sad news.”
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister Foreign Affairs Eamon Gilmore also
expressed his sadness upon hearing news of the death of the political
leader.
"He was an important figure on the international stage, as well as in his
own country, and I would like to extend my sincere condolences to his family and
to the people of Venezuela on his
passing."
Gerry Adams, the leader of Sinn Fein, said the socialist president had
worked tirelessly to improve the lives of Venezuelan citizens, reports the
BBC.
“He dedicated himself to building a new and radical society in
Venezuela,” Adams said.
“His progressive social and economic changes took millions out of
poverty. He extended free health care and education for all citizens and his
re-election last year with a huge majority was testimony to his
vision.”
Comment:
The only thing to be said here is: Birds of a (radical socialist)
feather, stick together! The tragedy is that too many people are fooled by their
”utopian claptrap”. Socialism, by
its very nature, stifles an individual’s ambition and desire to succeed and is
the enemy of democracy and of all freedom loving people throughout the world. May God Bless America and
Freedom!
Jack Meehan, Past National President
Ancient Order of Hibernians in America
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