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Tim Kaine: “I believe it's an illegal action because we're not supposed…”

Featuring: Tim Kaine, Democratic | U.S. Senate from Virginia

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Sen. Tim Kaine demands answers on Venezuela operation: "I believe it's an illegal action"

Published | Video Starts at 00:38

Thank you so much. What do you think the White House needs to tell Congress in this briefing? Well, they need to explain why this is legal. I believe it's an illegal action because we're not supposed to be at war without a vote of Congress. They need to tell us why it's a smart thing to do. The US Invading another nation and knock over its leadership gives a green light to other dictators around the world like Vladimir Putin or Xi Jinping to do the same. (00:38–00:44)

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Asserts that the US military action in Venezuela is illegal without Congressional approval.

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