On the recordFebruary 25, 2020
Congress provides the forces, the President commands them. If we ever get this principle of our government distorted, our whole fabric of government will be in jeopardy.
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congress.govCarl Vinson: “Congress provides the forces, the President commands them. If we ever get this principle of our government distorted…”
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Vinson emphasized the constitutional balance of power between Congress and the President regarding national defense.
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