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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

Editor's note · Context

Emphasis on the need for congressional oversight on military actions.

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