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David Cicilline: “Not only would military intervention be illegal, it would also come with serious consequences that I feel would not only…”

On the recordApril 8, 2019
Not only would military intervention be illegal, it would also come with serious consequences that I feel would not only hurt the Venezuelan people, but also the prospects for democracy.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline warns against the illegal and harmful consequences of military intervention in Venezuela.

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