But to say this isn't a military action that requires congressional authority, authorization, I think is to put your head in the sand. 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. (03:26–03:32)
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