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On the recordJune 24, 2025
There's a reason the Constitution requires the president to seek congressional approval before initiating war.
Said by
Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut
Source
newsweek.com
Jun 24, 2025

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal emphasized the need for congressional approval for military actions.

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