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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congress.govI 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.
Engel emphasizes Congress's constitutional role in declaring war, criticizing past executive overreach.
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