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John Kerry: “The 1973 War Powers Resolution is an imperfect solution. However, it does retain Congress's critical role in this…”

On the recordApril 27, 2009
The 1973 War Powers Resolution is an imperfect solution. However, it does retain Congress's critical role in this decisionmaking process.
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John Kerry
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Acknowledging the limitations of the War Powers Resolution while defending Congress's role.

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