Well, there is precedent, and frankly, it follows up. Well, there sure is. The United States has invaded many countries in Latin America for decades. And The doctrine that President Trump is now using, this Monroe Doctrine, was a doctrine that said the US had the free rein to interfere militarily in the political affairs of nations in the Americas. And what did that get us, Jackie? It got us hostility in a region where we should be more connected with our neighbors. (03:32–03:46)
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Asserts that the Monroe Doctrine is being used to justify U.S. military interference in the Americas.
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