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Ed Markey: there could be plans in place right now in the White House given to the President to launch a preemptive war against…

On the recordNovember 13, 2017
there could be plans in place right now in the White House given to the President to launch a preemptive war against North Korea using American nuclear weapons without consulting with, informing Congress whatsoever.
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Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

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Markey warns about potential unchecked presidential power regarding nuclear strikes.

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