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David Cicilline: “But if in fact Congress has the ability to limit who and where and maybe something else, doesn't it make sense that the…”

On the recordJuly 24, 2017
But if in fact Congress has the ability to limit who and where and maybe something else, doesn't it make sense that the President of the United States should share with Members of Congress what that plan is, what that strategy is?
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Cicilline argues for transparency from the President regarding military plans.

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