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On the recordJuly 8, 2020
You both affirmed to the Armed Services Committee on July 9, 2020, that you are aware that, under the Constitution, the duly elected President is the sole Commander in Chief of the United States.
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Mike Turner
Republican · Ohio

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Turner reiterates the President's authority as Commander in Chief.

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