John Cornyn Backs Trump Administration on Venezuela Boat Strikes

U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) praised the Trump administration's handling of U.S. military strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats operating near Venezuela during an appearance on Fox News The Faulkner Focus, following a Senate-wide classified briefing on the operations. READ MORE.

Rep. Chip Roy: "At some point, people will look at this body and say, 'maybe we should get rid of all 435 members of the House and all 100 members of the Senate and start over.' Because Congress is literally failing the American people."

Senator Ted Cruz: "Thank you to President Trump and @SecRollins for their strong leadership in holding Mexico accountable to deliver the water owed to South Texas. I will continue fighting alongside them to ensure Mexico continues meeting its obligations to our Texas farmers and ranchers who've suffered devastating losses."

Rep. Joaquin Castro: "A naval blockade is unquestionably an act of war. A war that the Congress never authorized and the American people do not want. On Thursday, the House will note on @RepMcGovern, @RepThomasMassie, and my resolution directing the President to end hostilities with Venezuela. Every member of the House of Representatives will have the opportunity to decide if they support sending Americans into yet another regime change war."

Rep. Greg Casar: "No one should go without health care. Period."

John Cornyn Backs Trump Administration on Venezuela Boat Strikes — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield — U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R) praised the Trump administration's handling of U.S. military strikes on suspected drug trafficking boats operating near Venezuela during an appearance on Fox News The Faulkner Focus, following a Senate-wide classified briefing on the operations.

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John Cornyn Backs Trump Administration on Venezuela Boat Strikes — By Texas Politics' Raeylee Barefield

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LONESTAR is written by Javier Manjarres and Daniel Molina