… of troops, involving at least 150 military aircraft, perhaps involving dozens of ships off the coast of Venezuela and South America. So, of course, this was the military action. And Pursuant to the Constitution, only Congress has the power to declare war, to authorize acts that take place in this regard. And we've got to make sure when we return to Washington, D.C. that legislative action is taken to ensure that no further military steps occur absent explicit congressional approval. (02:36–02:47)
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Asserts that only Congress has the constitutional power to declare war.
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