We got to thank our troops and the CIA for the extraordinary effort of removing [Venezuelan President Nicolás] Maduro, which I think we should all agree that he was an illegitimate president and this task needed to be done. Valley Representative Vicente Gonzalez's office confirms he participated in a classified briefing Wednesday morning. After the meeting, Gonzalez says now that the Venezuelan leader has been brought to the United States to face drug and weapons charges, any further military action should require congressional approval. (00:00–00:11)
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Asserts that Nicolás Maduro was an illegitimate president and that his removal was necessary.
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