On the recordMarch 20, 2011
But my main argument is that we don't have the authority. And when we get involved, it generally very rarely does much good.
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transcripts.cnn.comRon Paul: “But my main argument is that we don't have the authority. And when we get involved, it generally very rarely does much…”
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Ron Paul emphasizes the lack of constitutional authority for military intervention and doubts its effectiveness.
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