On the recordApril 8, 2019
I do believe that it is Congress' right and ability to declare war and I think for too long we have been abrogating our responsibility to the executive branch no matter who the President was.
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Engel emphasizes Congress's constitutional role in declaring war, criticizing past executive overreach.
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