On the recordMay 1, 2017
No President has ever unilaterally revoked a national monument.
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congress.govNo President has ever unilaterally revoked a national monument.
Historical precedent against unilateral revocation of national monuments.
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Only Congress has the authority to shrink or rescind national monuments, which is why last week's proclamation is already being challenged in court.
I think this amendment that you are taking issue with probably is a good way to protect the people that serve in the PACOM AOR.
I am a strong advocate--and I say this to the people in the Army, to their chagrin--that the Pacific is an air and sea power, but more accurately a sea power.