Elliott Abrams: “In my view, the answer to those questions is yes because otherwise what we face in Syria is an Iranian victory.”

The only reason we are here considering this bill today is because the administration took it upon itself to threaten a war it does not have an authorization to start.

I am not aware of foreign support for the colectivos. It is clear that they work for the regime.

All these funds, all Venezuelan government funds are, in our view, rightly available to the legitimate Interim President, Mr. Guaido, and the National Assembly.

The President may not take unilateral military action and must consult with and receive authorization from Congress.