Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  I became a Canadian resident, but I have some plans or expectations to go back to Venezuela by April. For me it is important to keep in touch with you just to see what's going to happen.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  The importance of this committee already has produced results. I can tell you that maybe Maria Corina Machado right now is free because of your protection, because of the work of this Parliament and the position that has been taken by this Parliament, as the government in Venezue

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  There's one more thing. I would just like to add that you can see right now that some of the people very close to Chavez have already asked to be placed under the witness protection program in the United States, and they are talking.

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  In Venezuela, it's clear right now that the military forces essentially do not protect the state. They are designed by Chavez to protect the regime. You can see a lot of public proof. Even in the national festivities and celebrations, they openly say, “Viva Chavez. Viva la revolu

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  Thank you very much as well for your invitation. My name is Orlando Viera-Blanco. I am an attorney in Venezuela, a professor of Venezuelan culture, and a political adviser as well. Maybe some of you recognize me because I came here about six months ago with Maria Corina Machado

Subcommittee on International Human Rights committee  The first one will be Ms. Lopez. I'm going to be second, and Mr. Carlos Vecchio will close.