Venezuela has vowed to defeat Exxon Mobil ... It matters little to our government what Exxon Mobil thinks!

Venezuela has vowed to defeat Exxon Mobil Corp. in a legal battle as the U.S.-based oil company seeks to freeze Venezuelan assets in the U.S. and Europe. Speaking to a crowd of oil workers at an outdoor rally, Oil Minister Rafael Ramirez vowed to mount 'a defense of the nation's interests ... We're going to come out of this battle successful,' Ramirez told the crowd in the eastern state of Anzoategui. 'Exxon Mobil isn't pleased with our government ... It matters little to our government what Exxon Mobil thinks.'