Mike Johnson: “Venezuela's state sponsored drug trafficking constituted a…”

“The US has always maintained the right to use force to defend our national interest, to preserve the safety of the American people and to prevent ongoing threats to its security. Venezuela's state sponsored drug trafficking constituted a persistent violation of U.S. sovereignty and a direct threat to the safety of our citizens. And the President was justified in taking action to stop it.” (04:57–05:06)

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