On the recordJune 19, 2017
Madison wrote that the executive branch is the branch most prone to war. Therefore, the Constitution with steady care granted that power, vested that power in the legislature.
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congress.govRand Paul: “Madison wrote that the executive branch is the branch most prone to war. Therefore, the Constitution with steady care…”
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Rand Paul emphasizes Congress's authority to declare war over the executive branch.
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