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John McCain: “The President can use force against threats that are not imminent”

On the recordMay 15, 2013
The President can use force against threats that are not imminent
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain explains the permissive nature of the law of armed conflict regarding executive authority.

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