On the recordJune 24, 1998
The Senator interprets that. Suppose Congress doesn't raise and support any Army. Suppose Congress does not provide and maintain a Navy. Then what does the Commander in Chief command?
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govinfo.govCord Byrd: “The Senator interprets that. Suppose Congress doesn't raise and support any Army. Suppose Congress does not provide and…”
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Discussing the responsibilities of Congress in relation to military support.
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