This is not some hypothetical, abstract debate. Donald Trump has already engaged in acts that are considered hostile under US Law. He's threatened to close Venezuelan airspace. He says he plans a naval blockade against [Venezuela] soon. He has warned that military strikes on Venezuela will start, quote, very soon, end quote. Our Constitution provides this body, the United States Congress, with the solitary authority to declare war. (01:56–02:00)
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Asserts that President Trump plans a naval blockade against Venezuela soon.
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