It is under the Constitution in its beginning and origin; it is outside the Constitution in the latitude with which it is conducted; but, whether under the Constitution or outside the Constitution, all that is done in pursuance of the War Powers is constitutional.
Sumner elaborates on the complexities of War Powers, asserting their constitutional basis despite their expansive application.
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