Washington, Jan. 3 -- Congresswoman Doris Matsui issued the following press release:

Today, Congresswoman Doris Matsui (CA-07) issued the following statement on the Trump administration's military action in Venezuela.

"Sending U.S. forces into another country without congressional authorization or notification to remove its government constitutes an unauthorized act of war by the President. This action demands accountability.

"Military conflict should be a last resort, not an impulsive tool of foreign policy. Acting without congressional authorization is illegal, reckless, and risks entangling the United States in a broader conflict that doesn't make America or the world safer. After repeatedly denying any intent to pursue regime change ...