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Members of Congress have not taken their eye off of other pressing issues, including the human rights crisis in Venezuela.

Venezuela is vulnerable. The White House in August imposed new economic sanctions on the country, and the oil glut caused by the coronavirus pandemic, meanwhile, is rendering Venezuela's vast supply of recoverable oil near worthless.

As President Donald Trump eyes reelection in 2020 and looks to “Keep America Great,” the administration may be afforded the opportunity to “Make Venezuela Great Again,” if and when dictatorial President Nicholas Maduro is either ousted from power or resigns.

We are now in the midst of a crucial election year with voters consistently saying they are most concerned about growing and maintaining a strong economy and having solid employment opportunities for themselves and their families. The Trump administration is laser-like focused on further reviving our economy, expanding domestic job growth and providing millions of additional opportunities for American workers.

The Trump administration has levied crippling economic sanctions, including crude oil restrictions, against the Maduro regime, including specific sanctions against the dictator himself and his family.

President Trump's recent economic sanctions against Venezuela’s Dictatorial regime are working, crippling Nicholas Maduro’s socialist government, but at what cost?

Rep. Donna Shalala has decided to tone down their criticism of the president, and is urging President Trump to “continue targeted sanctions and prioritizing humanitarian assistance.”