Gentleman is recognized. Mr. Speaker. No president, Democrat or Republican, can declare war with 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. Yet he continues to escalate the situation by striking speedboats and seizing oil tankers and establishing blockades. Which are an act of war. Which is an act of war. (37:19–37:26)
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Asserts that President Trump has not sought or obtained Congressional authorization for military action against Venezuela.
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