SPINWATCH-Roger F. Noriega // Venezuela: Calling a State Sponsor a State Sponsor http://www.american.com/archive/2010/may/calling-a-state-sponsor-a-state-sponsor

A growing body of evidence points to Venezuelan dictator Hugo Chavez' singular role in supporting terrorism and related criminality."We are deeply concerned about Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez' growing ties to US-designated foreign terrorist organizations and state sponsors of terrorism," the letter begins.

Roger F. Noriega was Ambassador to the Organization of American States from 2001-2003 and Assistant Secretary of State from 2003-2005. He is a visiting fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and managing director of Vision Americas LLC, which represents US and foreign clients.

comment-first of all roger noriega is a shill for american enterprise institute,second the allegations have been dismissed by general fraser hea dof southcom...see...AEI - Scholars - Roger F. Noriega http://www.aei.org/scholar/102 U.S. General Sees No Links Between Venezuela, Terror Groups http://laht.com/article.asp?ArticleId=353656&CategoryId=10718