John Kerry actually said...

"This is not a legislative committee. You're not authorizing money. You are consulting with the President--that's your sole purpose--on the question of going to war."

"The President is Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, while Congress has the power to declare war."

"The resolution, which today's witnesses recommend repealing, has been controversial ever since it was enacted over President Nixon's veto."

"Under the Constitution, Congress has the power 'to declare war.' It is not ambiguous in any way."