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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
As you know, President Obama's predecessor, for every conflict that occurred under his watch, he came to Congress and asked for authorization.
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Jim Risch
Republican · Idaho

Editor's note · Context

Risch highlights the precedent set by the previous President regarding military authorization.

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