Velázquez Introduces Cuba War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON - Today, Congresswoman Nydia M. Velázquez (D-NY) introduced a War Powers Resolution to prevent U.S. involvement in military hostilities in Cuba with the support of Congress. The resolution follows recent aggressive action toward Cuba by the Trump administration including an ongoing military blockade that has collapsed the Cuban electrical grid and remarks by the President saying he may "take" Cuba in some form.

"Donald Trump's belligerent foreign policy is creating new wars and conflicts across the world. As our country is already embroiled in a new war with Iran, the President has set his sights on regime change in Cuba," said Congresswoman Velázquez. "This administration's foreign policy is totally out of control and is putting countless American and foreign lives at risk. Trump's military blockade, his threats, and his track record this term show that Congress must reassert its constitutional authority and stop another disastrous war before it's too late."

Full text of the resolution is available here.

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