Chuck Schumer: “Only he could give such a speech with the strength that is needed. I wish to ask the Senator a question, given his…”

“Only he could give such a speech with the strength that is needed. I wish to ask the Senator a question, given his knowledge of the Constitution and our history. Senator Byrd has focused on two issues: the ability to declare war and the ability to spend funds in execution of that war. It is my understanding that if there were ever a part where the Founding Fathers wanted the checks and balances of our system--the consultation of the executive branch with the Congress, the legislative branch--it would be in these two areas. I wonder if the Senator might address that issue briefly because I think it ties his knowledge of history with the very appropriate and apt words of today.”