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On the recordJune 22, 2025
The president can act militarily when there’s a clear and imminent threat to U.S. citizens.
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Mark Kelly
Democratic · Arizona

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Kelly argues for presidential military action under imminent threat, questioning the justification for Trump's attack.

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