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Tom Cole: the mere fact that it was an after-the-fact consultation with Congress... just was not a very compelling argument

On the recordMarch 22, 2021
the mere fact that it was an after-the-fact consultation with Congress... just was not a very compelling argument
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Tom Cole
Republican · Oklahoma

Editor's note · Context

Cole criticizes the lack of genuine consultation with Congress regarding military actions.

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