With Maduro rightfully captured, the circumstances have now changed. While I support the operation to seize Nicolas Maduro, which was extraordinary in its precision and complexity, I do not support committing additional U.S. forces or entering into any long-term military involvement in Venezuela or Greenland without specific congressional authorization.
Collins explains her support for the resolution after the capture of Maduro.
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My vote against this bill stems primarily from the harmful impact it will have on Medicaid, affecting low-income families and rural health care providers like our hospitals and nursing homes.
This is an apparent attempt to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval.
Congress should have been informed about the operation earlier and needs to be involved as this situation evolves.
Any effort to rescind appropriated funds without congressional approval is a clear violation of the law.
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