One of the justifications for going in is that Maduro was illegitimate. And so I think it's important, and we're going to talk about this on Wednesday, that There be a democratic election in Venezuela relatively quickly so that you have a legitimate, democratically elected leader. And I also think it is very important that America not get mired down in a long, extended occupation. I don't think that's going to happen. (51:13–51:22)
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Asserts the need for a quick democratic election in Venezuela.
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