As you know, President Obama's predecessor, for every conflict that occurred under his watch, he came to Congress and asked for authorization.
Jim Risch: “As you know, President Obama's predecessor, for every conflict that occurred under his watch, he came to Congress and…”
On the recordJune 27, 2011
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Risch highlights the precedent set by the previous President regarding military authorization.
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