Jim Himes said "I have for years been saying that we need to reassert congressional constitutional authority for deciding when we go to war." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 19, 2019

I have for years been saying that we need to reassert congressional constitutional authority for deciding when we go to war.

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Himes emphasizes the need for Congress to reclaim its authority over war decisions.

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