Luján Statement on Trump Administration’s Military Attack on Venezuela

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) issued the following statement on the Trump Administration’s military action in Venezuela:

“Maduro was an oppressive, authoritarian ruler who devastated Venezuela and destabilized the greater region. Further plunging the southern hemisphere into chaos with no clear path toward peace and stability is not the answer. There is no reason President Trump can give the American people how last night’s actions make us safer and don’t lead to another illegal, unnecessary war.

“More importantly, this administration is setting a dangerous precedent for our own adversaries to use against Americans and our allies. We cannot stand on the world stage advocating for democracy and rule of law when we act like thugs.

“Congress cannot endorse the illegal actions of this administration that put our men and women in uniform in danger.”

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