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Brad Sherman: Since then, every President has said that they don't recognize the binding power of the AUMF but they will often act…

On the recordJuly 24, 2017
Since then, every President has said that they don't recognize the binding power of the AUMF but they will often act consistent with it.
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Brad Sherman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Sherman notes that Presidents often ignore the War Powers Act's restrictions.

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