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Charles Skelton: My next question, if you recall, deals with a bit of history back in the 1940 era, early 1941, when President Roosevelt…

On the recordJune 7, 1995
My next question, if you recall, deals with a bit of history back in the 1940 era, early 1941, when President Roosevelt made certain actions, particularly with the United States Navy. How would the War Powers Act have affected him?
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Charles Skelton
Democratic · New Jersey

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Discussing the historical implications of the War Powers Act during a debate.

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