Washington, Jan. 3 -- Congressman Jim Costa issued the following press release:
Congressman Jim Costa (CA-21), a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, released the following statement regarding reports that the President ordered unilateral military action in Venezuela:
"There is no dispute that Nicolas Maduro is a dictator who has illegally and illegitimately clung to power, inflicting severe hardship on the Venezuelan people. However, unilateral military action risks undermining U.S. standing in the region, straining relationships with key allies, and escalating instability throughout the hemisphere.
As a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, I am deeply troubled by reports that the President acted without consulting C...