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#2018WCA Video: Senator Bob Menendez Says "Investing in Latin America is investing in the U.S."

The U.S. senator focused his remarks on strengthening U.S. engagement with region when it comes to the rule of law, trade, and economic development.

At the 48th Washington Conference on the Americas, U.S. Senator Robert Menendez focused his remarks on the need for developing a U.S. policy with Latin America focused on the rule of law, trade, and economic development. "Good governance is good for business," said the the ranking minority member on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee. He also addressed U.S. sanctions on Venezuela and announced he will be introducing a comprehensive bill regarding the country in the Senate.

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