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John McCain: the President clearly has the inherent authority to use force if necessary to protect the United States against a…

On the recordMay 15, 2013
the President clearly has the inherent authority to use force if necessary to protect the United States against a specific imminent threat
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

McCain asserts the President's authority to use military force for imminent threats.

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