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James T. Callahan: I did not vote for President Clinton, but he is our commander in chief, and the Constitution very clearly gives the…

On the recordAugust 1, 1995
I did not vote for President Clinton, but he is our commander in chief, and the Constitution very clearly gives the responsibility of foreign affairs to the President of the United States.
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James T. Callahan
Oklahoma

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Discussing the constitutional role of the President in foreign affairs during a debate.

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