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Charles Skelton: “Mr. Chairman, I have been in the Committee on National Security this afternoon listening to testimony by the Secretary…”

On the recordJune 7, 1995
Mr. Chairman, I have been in the Committee on National Security this afternoon listening to testimony by the Secretary of Defense and by the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and so I missed the earlier part of this debate. I wonder if the gentleman from Illinois would answer some inquiries, some questions that I have regarding his amendment. The first is, would you explain as briefly as possible just what you repeal. Second, would you please explain the purpose behind that. I would like to add, if I may, is it not correct that Presidents in recent years, and my recollection is that during my term in Congress, which is the same as my friend from Illinois, that the Presidents have complied with the notification portions of the War Powers Act without acknowledging its force and effect.
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey
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Questioning an amendment related to the War Powers Act during a committee discussion.

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