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Chris Coons: “I think the authorization of the use of force, I think the commitment of Americans' military strength is one of the most…”

On the recordSeptember 2, 2013
I think the authorization of the use of force, I think the commitment of Americans' military strength is one of the most important issues that we will ever debate in this Congress.
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Chris Coons
Democratic · Delaware

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Coons emphasizes the significance of military authorization in Congress.

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