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Rand Paul: I know the word ``hypocritical'' is a strong word. I don't use it lightly. But the words we are using in this resolution…

On the recordMarch 30, 2011
I know the word ``hypocritical'' is a strong word. I don't use it lightly. But the words we are using in this resolution that we will get a chance to vote on are the words from the President. The President said: The President does not have power under the Constitution to unilaterally authorize a military attack in a situation that does not involve stopping an actual or imminent threat to the Nation. How does the Senator from Illinois square that with his actions?
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Rand Paul
Republican · Kentucky
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Mar 30, 2011

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