[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 9 (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)]
[Senate]
[Page S172]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]

  SA 4198. Mr. CRUZ submitted an amendment intended to be proposed by 
him to the joint resolution S.J. Res. 98, to direct the removal of 
United States Armed Forces from hostilities within or against Venezuela 
that have not been authorized by Congress; which was ordered to lie on 
the table; as follows:

       At the end of section 1, add the following:
       (5) In 1950, Venezuela had one of the world's strongest 
     economies, ranking as the fourth wealthiest country in the 
     world by GDP per capita.
       (6) Venezuela holds the largest proven oil reserves in the 
     world and the largest proven gold reserves in Latin America.
       (7) Under the leadership of Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela 
     adopted socialist policies that crippled the country's 
     economy, caused acute humanitarian crises, and triggered the 
     mass displacement of the Venezuelan population.
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