Congressman praises Hugo Chavez: ‘R.I.P. Mr. President.’

Many members of Congress are responding to the death of Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez by saying it’s a chance for the country to move beyond his reign.

One, though, is fondly remembering the former president. That would be Rep. Jose Serrano (D-N.Y.):

Hugo Chavez was a leader that understood the needs of the poor. He was committed to empowering the powerless.R.I.P. Mr. President.

— Jose E. Serrano (@RepJoseSerrano) March 5, 2013