Gary Peters said "The power to declare war and to authorize military force is Congress' most sacred responsibility. We must reclaim it." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJune 5, 2018

The power to declare war and to authorize military force is Congress' most sacred responsibility. We must reclaim it.

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Gary Peters

Democratic · Michigan

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Emphasizing Congress's role in declaring war amidst changing military dynamics.

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