Jack Reed: “I think it is critical that not only Congress address the defense needs, but address the State Department needs as well.”

His administration removed Nicolás Maduro from power, threw its weight behind the unelected leadership that replaced Maduro, and is now attempting to use U.S. military assets and taxpayer-backed financing to boost a private oil venture.

The President has waged this war without public support or congressional consent, and it is far past time for accountability.

President Trump has been explicit about his desire to extract Venezuela's oil," Reed said in a statement.

This measure is a tribute to Senator Graham’s tenacious, bipartisan work in support of Ukraine.