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Richard Nixon: The restrictions which this resolution would impose upon the authority of the President are both unconstitutional and…

On the recordOctober 23, 1973
The restrictions which this resolution would impose upon the authority of the President are both unconstitutional and dangerous to the best interests of our Nation.
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Richard Nixon
Republican · California

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Veto of the War Powers Resolution

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