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Ruben Gallego: “This is a war of choice.”

Featuring: Ruben Gallego, Democratic | U.S. Senate, Arizona

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Sen. Ruben Gallego calls Venezuela strikes 'illegal'

Published | Video Starts at 01:12

In what world did this administration get any of that permission ever for them to do that? Did not come to the United States citizen, did not come from Congress. Therefore it is illegal. Let us be clear, This is a war of choice. We're lucky it has gone as well as it has so far because we have a great military force. It's great that you know, in all essence Maduro is out. (01:12–01:15)

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Asserts that the U.S. involvement in Venezuela is a voluntary war.

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