"I would insist--and I think Congress should insist--on knowing about it and having a very quick tally and weighing in against it, if it thinks it is inappropriate."
"We cannot let a turf war between Congress and the executive branch interfere with our national security objectives."
"Congress has the power to declare war, to raise funds for the military, and to make rules for the military."
"What we should not do is make a political statement by jamming through a standalone 2002 AUMF repeal without any replacement whatsoever."
"The worst thing for us today is that yes, indeed, we have political prisoners."
"I am confident that President Biden... will bring the international community together behind the goal of pursuing a peaceful transition."
"I also urge Congress to urgently pass legislation to grant temporary protective status to Venezuelans fleeing the crisis."
"I also want to applaud the Colombian Government, in particular President Ivan Duque, for his recent decision to grant temporary protective status to Venezuelans."
"We have a moral obligation not to turn away from what is happening in Venezuela."
"My concern is that if that assistance is funneled to and through the regime, it only empowers the regime's leadership."
"No one cares how much you know, until they know how much you care."