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On the recordFebruary 26, 2021
We cannot stand up for congressional authorization before military strikes only when there is a Republican President. The administration should have sought congressional authorization here.
Said by
Ro Khanna
Democratic · California
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Khanna expresses concern about Biden's authority to launch airstrikes without congressional approval.

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