David Cicilline actually said...

"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."

"We must have a policy that continues to place pressure on him and that seeks a diplomatic solution in Venezuela."

"This bill very simply restates the law as already enforced in the War Powers Act and laid out in our Constitution that any military force with respect to Venezuela must be authorized by Congress."

"I wish this bill was not necessary. I would prefer we spent our time working to find ways to support the Venezuelan people and their efforts to establish democracy in Venezuela."