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Rob Portman: “I think it is ineffective. I think it violates the constitutional rights of the commander-in-chief.”

On the recordJune 7, 1995
I think it is ineffective. I think it violates the constitutional rights of the commander-in-chief.
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Rob Portman
Republican · Ohio

Editor's note · Context

Discussing concerns about legislation affecting the powers of the president.

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