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On the recordApril 26, 2017
Congress should never be left wondering what next after the use of military force and never, especially in a situation where there is no imminent threat to our homeland.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Meeks stresses the need for congressional authorization for military action.

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