On the recordFebruary 10, 2022
No, we would not. But my point is, the Monroe Doctrine remains in existence today. It is not just history. You and I can agree that maybe the United States should not have overthrown governments over the years. The Monroe Doctrine exists today. Two years ago, the Secretary of State said it is in existence. I don't know how many people in this Chamber would tell you that it does not exist today. I use that example, to my friend from Illinois--if Mexico were to enter into an alliance with China, would my friend say: Well, Mexico is an independent country; they have the right to do anything they want.
