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On the recordJanuary 8, 2020
What he just said right now is factually incorrect. The president always has the right to act in self-defense. The president always has the right to act when he sees fit as long as he notifies us afterwards within 48 hours.
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Elissa Slotkin
Democratic · Michigan

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Slotkin responds to President Trump's comments about military action and emphasizes the president's constitutional responsibilities regarding military engagement.

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