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That of the President is derived from the war powers; but these are not sealed to Congress.
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gutenberg.orgCharles Sumner: “That of the President is derived from the war powers; but these are not sealed to Congress.”
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Sumner emphasizes that the war powers are not exclusive to the President but also belong to Congress.
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