If the President intends to escalate our military involvement further, as he has indicated he will consider, then he has a responsibility to send a plan to Congress and seek authorization for any further action.
David Cicilline: “If the President intends to escalate our military involvement further, as he has indicated he will consider, then he has…”
On the recordApril 26, 2017
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Emphasis on the need for congressional oversight on military actions.
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