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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
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.
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David Cicilline
Democratic · Rhode Island

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Emphasis on the need for congressional oversight on military actions.

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