Another example that he continues to believe he is free to escalate this war without any obligation to adhere to constitutional norms. Mr. Speaker, let me be very clear. Every legal authority indicates that Under the law of the sea, this [naval blockade] is an act of war. In testimony to the Senate on January 28, Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio himself said, quote, a blockade is an act of war. (03:27–03:31)
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Asserts that a naval blockade is considered an act of war under international law.
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