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Adam Kinzinger: “I think anytime you decide you are going to fight and go to war, I think when Congress comes in and determines that…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2021
I think anytime you decide you are going to fight and go to war, I think when Congress comes in and determines that, because of a political decision, we want to limit ground forces or whatever, then you are never serious about going and fighting, and we probably shouldn't go in the first place.
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Adam Kinzinger
Republican · Illinois

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Kinzinger argues against Congress limiting military engagement decisions.

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