"He has changed the lives dramatically of the majority of Venezuelans, he's altered the country forever, his policies have reduced poverty more than half and have brought people out of dire circumstances (who) today enjoy a decent standard of living, " Golinger said.

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Medical practice has changed dramatically since he entered the profession.

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"Over the past five years the game has changed dramatically in terms of infrastructure, " he said.

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