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On the recordNovember 18, 2025
Congress has to stand up for what is our oversight and our responsibilities, and that’s the War Powers.
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Gregory Meeks
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Meeks emphasizes Congress's role in overseeing military actions under the War Powers Act.

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