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. And The president, despite already engaging in hostile actions towards Venezuela, has neither requested nor received the authorization for the use of military force as required by the War powers Resolution of 1973. Mr. Speaker, American troops take an oath to protect and defend this country. It is our duty in Congress to debate and and vote before they are put into harm's way. (02:16–02:31)
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Asserts that President Trump has not requested or received authorization for military force against Venezuela as required by the War Powers Resolution.
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