that is why this legislation is actually bipartisan, I think, for precisely that reason.
For these reasons, it is critical that Congress play a role in any decision to intervene militarily in Venezuela.
this legislation is really reflecting the constitutional requirement that before men and women of the Armed Forces are deployed in hostiliti...
nothing in the legislation that we are currently considering takes this military option off the table.
One of the things we can do to the world is continue to act like a democracy, and let people see real debate and respect for rule of law.
The time for Congress to weigh in is now.
I want to thank you, Chairman Engel, Ranking Member McCaul, for how holding this important hearing and for considering this piece of legisla...
That is why I introduced this legislation, which would simply prohibit funds from being spent on any unauthorized military engagement in Ven...
The Constitution gave Congress, not the executive branch, the power to determine when the United States goes to war.
The United States must continue to work with the Lima Group, Europeans, and the international community to use diplomatic and economic tools...
Under the Constitution and War Powers Act, the President may not take unilateral military action.
The Constitution and the War Powers Resolution are clear that it is our responsibility to consider the use of force before any troops are in...
We all agree the Maduro regime has destroyed Venezuela's economy, starved its people, and engaged in widespread corruption and repression.
I appreciate the committee's willingness to take on the important issue of executive overreach in military engagement.
I for myself am a strong believer in the sole power of Congress to declare war under Article I of the Constitution.
Maduro's repeated mention of U.S. military intervention is simply a ploy to divide the coalition of 54 countries supporting democracy and th...
This administration's rhetoric implying that they are willing to use military force in Venezuela is unfortunate.
The people of Venezuela deserve better. They deserve a democratic future.
