If Donald Trump proceeds with his plan to conduct strikes against Venezuela, Senators Kaine, Paul, and I will immediately file a war powers resolution to force congressional action to block the use of troops in Venezuela. The power to declare war lies in the hands of Congress. and we intend to exert that authority should the need arise. Now, I urge my Republican colleagues to work with us to advance this resolution if it becomes necessary, because the thought of another forever war makes Americans sick to their stomachs. (03:56–04:00)
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Asserts that only Congress has the authority to declare war.
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