Gentleman from New York is recognized. I now yield one minute to the gentleman from California, Representative Mark Takano, the ranking member on the Veterans Committee. Gentleman is recognized. Mr. Speaker. No president, Democrat or Republican, can declare war without Congress. Congress is the branch of government vested with this solemn responsibility. President Trump has not requested or received any authorization for the use of military force against Venezuela. (37:10–37:15)
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Asserts that the President cannot declare war without Congressional approval.
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