John Kerry actually said...

The simple solution to this problem would be for the President to honor the Constitution and seek the prior approval of Congress.

This is not a legislative committee. You're not authorizing money. You are consulting with the President--that's your sole purpose--on the q...

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.