Warming up to Hugo Chavez
Re “Bush Adversary Venezuela Gives Heating Aid to U.S. Poor,” Nov. 23
Looks like Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez had the last laugh in regard to selling discounted heating oil to needy, cash-strapped Americans. Thanks to Rep. William D. Delahunt (D-Mass.), New Englanders and others won’t freeze this winter.
President Bush could learn a lesson or two from this. I understand it’s business, but at least Chavez clearly sees what’s lacking in the United States: shrewd business and negotiating skills among its leadership. We as Americans have been shamed by him.
JETHRO SINGER
Santa Monica
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