On the recordMarch 22, 2021
I think if we are all honest, Congress has benefited from our failure to engage in this work because we have left the difficult decisions to the executive branch.
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congress.govI think if we are all honest, Congress has benefited from our failure to engage in this work because we have left the difficult decisions to the executive branch.
Cicilline acknowledges Congress's inaction on war powers and praises leadership for addressing it.
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