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On the recordFebruary 10, 2016
There is a danger, particularly I am concerned, as is Senator Kaine, that we have ceded our congressional power over war-making to the executive.
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Angus King
Independent · Maine

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Senator King warns about the loss of congressional authority in war decisions.

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