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But he says there is a desire on Obama’s part "to have a good relationship" and says he’s confident Chavez also wants good relations. <br><br> <a class="main" href="news.html" target="_self">Back >>></a> </P> <br><br> <br><br> <img src="../images/rule.gif"> <p class="disclaimer">NOTE: The Venezuela Information Office is dedicated to informing the American public about contemporary Venezuela, and receives its funding from the government of Venezuela. More information is available from the FARA office of the Department of Justice in Washington DC. <br><br> Venezuela Information Office<br> 2000 P Street NW, Suite 240 Washington, DC 20036 tel: (202) 347-8081 fax: (202) 223-8029 </p> </td> </tr> </table> </td>  </tr> </table> </body> </html>