On the recordDecember 8, 2014
Congress, rather than the Executive, has the responsibility and the authority to authorize military action and to declare war for these very reasons.
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congress.govCongress, rather than the Executive, has the responsibility and the authority to authorize military action and to declare war for these very reasons.
Kerry emphasizes Congress's role in authorizing military action.
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