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Cord Byrd: The Senator interprets that. Suppose Congress doesn't raise and support any Army. Suppose Congress does not provide and…

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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Cord Byrd
Florida

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Discussing the responsibilities of Congress in relation to military support.

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