Number two, that if the administration sought to put ground troops into Venezuela, they would abide by the War Powers act and they would come to Congress for congressional authorization. The Secretary also told me directly that The administration will not put ground troops into Venezuela. They do not seek to occupy Venezuela. But his commitment to abide by the War Powers notification procedures and also the Constitution is directly responsive to my concerns. (00:36–00:40)
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Asserts that the administration has committed not to deploy ground troops to Venezuela.
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