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On the recordJune 23, 2025
No president has the authority to bomb another country that does not pose an imminent threat to the U.S. without the approval of Congress.
Said by
Sean Casten
Democratic · Illinois

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Casten argued against Trump's unilateral military actions without congressional approval.

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