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Rand Paul: But, I would just say, also, that even President Obama admitted, when he ran for office, that no President should…

On the recordMay 11, 2016
But, I would just say, also, that even President Obama admitted, when he ran for office, that no President should unilaterally go to war without the authority of Congress.
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky

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Rand Paul emphasizes the need for Congressional approval before military action.

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