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On the recordJune 22, 2025
This is not about the merits of Iran's nuclear program. 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

Editor's note · Context

Casten emphasizes the need for congressional approval before military action.

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