It involved, of course, the Delta Force. And we're thankful for the precision by which they executed the the operation and thankful for the fact that no American lives were lost. But This was a military action involving Delta Force, involving the army, apparently involving thousands 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. (02:16–02:35)
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