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Chris Murphy: “Well, I mean, listen, this is a sliver of good news. We were able to get a few Republicans to join us with to make clear…”

On the recordFebruary 11, 2020
Well, I mean, listen, this is a sliver of good news. We were able to get a few Republicans to join us with to make clear that he can't go to war with Iran without congressional authorization.
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Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

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Murphy comments on bipartisan efforts in Congress to limit presidential war powers.

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