On the recordSeptember 15, 2014
I believe the President has the statutory and constitutional authority to take the action that he is doing to protect this country.
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congress.govI believe the President has the statutory and constitutional authority to take the action that he is doing to protect this country.
Hagel asserts the President's authority for military action to protect the U.S.
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